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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,617.78, 20,173.02 and 8,329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,617.78, 20,173.02 and 8,329.78 is: 11,495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,617.78 : 20,173.02 = 8,329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,617.78/20,173.02 = 8,329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,617.78x = 20,173.02 × 8,329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,617.78x = 168,036,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,036,818.54/14,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.37

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