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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.76, 20,155.62 and 8,317.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.76, 20,155.62 and 8,317.54 is: 11,478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.76 : 20,155.62 = 8,317.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.76/20,155.62 = 8,317.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.76x = 20,155.62 × 8,317.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.76x = 167,645,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,645,175.57/14,604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,478.80

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