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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,565.70, 20,100.09 and 8,277.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,565.70, 20,100.09 and 8,277.70 is: 11,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,565.70 : 20,100.09 = 8,277.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,565.70/20,100.09 = 8,277.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,565.70x = 20,100.09 × 8,277.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,565.70x = 166,382,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,382,514.99/14,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.90

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