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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,877.77, 22,333.04 and 8,644.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,877.77, 22,333.04 and 8,644.82 is: 12,976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,877.77 : 22,333.04 = 8,644.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,877.77/22,333.04 = 8,644.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,877.77x = 22,333.04 × 8,644.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,877.77x = 193,064,955.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,064,955.96/14,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,976.74

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