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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.56, 19,978.99 and 8,512.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.56, 19,978.99 and 8,512.65 is: 11,747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.56 : 19,978.99 = 8,512.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.56/19,978.99 = 8,512.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.56x = 19,978.99 × 8,512.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.56x = 170,074,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,074,127.94/14,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,747.43

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