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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.80, 22,443.90 and 8,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.80, 22,443.90 and 8,727.40 is: 13,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.80 : 22,443.90 = 8,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.80/22,443.90 = 8,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.80x = 22,443.90 × 8,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.80x = 195,876,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,876,892.86/14,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.05

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