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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.40, 22,438.02 and 12,527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.40, 22,438.02 and 12,527.96 is: 18,768.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.40 : 22,438.02 = 12,527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.40/22,438.02 = 12,527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.40x = 22,438.02 × 12,527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.40x = 281,102,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,102,617.04/14,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.45

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