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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.27, 22,279.10 and 8,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.27, 22,279.10 and 8,277.16 is: 12,420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.27 : 22,279.10 = 8,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.27/22,279.10 = 8,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.27x = 22,279.10 × 8,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.27x = 184,407,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,407,675.36/14,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.31

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