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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.84, 20,251.08 and 8,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.84, 20,251.08 and 8,389.84 is: 11,575.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.84 : 20,251.08 = 8,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.84/20,251.08 = 8,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.84x = 20,251.08 × 8,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.84x = 169,903,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,903,321.03/14,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,575.50

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