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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.49, 20,314.47 and 8,753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.49, 20,314.47 and 8,753.77 is: 12,076.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.49 : 20,314.47 = 8,753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.49/20,314.47 = 8,753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.49x = 20,314.47 × 8,753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.49x = 177,828,118.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,828,118.36/14,725.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,076.21

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