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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.91, 22,251.08 and 9,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.91, 22,251.08 and 9,927.73 is: 14,901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.91 : 22,251.08 = 9,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.91/22,251.08 = 9,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.91x = 22,251.08 × 9,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.91x = 220,902,714.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,902,714.45/14,823.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.78

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