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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.56, 22,327.44 and 7,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.56, 22,327.44 and 7,877.04 is: 11,794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.56 : 22,327.44 = 7,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.56/22,327.44 = 7,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.56x = 22,327.44 × 7,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.56x = 175,874,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,874,137.98/14,911.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.48

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