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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.76, 20,093.87 and 8,274.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.76, 20,093.87 and 8,274.35 is: 11,418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.76 : 20,093.87 = 8,274.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.76/20,093.87 = 8,274.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.76x = 20,093.87 × 8,274.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.76x = 166,263,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,263,713.23/14,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.62

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