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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.77, 20,462.23 and 8,113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.77, 20,462.23 and 8,113.27 is: 11,196.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.77 : 20,462.23 = 8,113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.77/20,462.23 = 8,113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.77x = 20,462.23 × 8,113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.77x = 166,015,596.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,015,596.79/14,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,196.26

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