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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.76, 22,371.44 and 12,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.76, 22,371.44 and 12,727.43 is: 19,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.76 : 22,371.44 = 12,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.76/22,371.44 = 12,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.76x = 22,371.44 × 12,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.76x = 284,730,916.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,730,916.59/14,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,098.23

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