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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.78, 20,312.37 and 8,750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.78, 20,312.37 and 8,750.97 is: 12,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.78 : 20,312.37 = 8,750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.78/20,312.37 = 8,750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.78x = 20,312.37 × 8,750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.78x = 177,752,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,752,940.50/14,718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.61

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