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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.08, 22,459.10 and 7,955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.08, 22,459.10 and 7,955.55 is: 11,929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.08 : 22,459.10 = 7,955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.08/22,459.10 = 7,955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.08x = 22,459.10 × 7,955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.08x = 178,674,453.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,674,453.23/14,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.86

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