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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.78, 20,328.71 and 8,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.78, 20,328.71 and 8,763.08 is: 12,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.78 : 20,328.71 = 8,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.78/20,328.71 = 8,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.78x = 20,328.71 × 8,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.78x = 178,141,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,141,966.57/14,727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.64

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