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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.78, 22,380.30 and 9,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.78, 22,380.30 and 9,077.27 is: 13,602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.78 : 22,380.30 = 9,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.78/22,380.30 = 9,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.78x = 22,380.30 × 9,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.78x = 203,151,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,151,913.88/14,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.61

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