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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.54, 20,339.58 and 8,771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.54, 20,339.58 and 8,771.67 is: 12,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.54 : 20,339.58 = 8,771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.54/20,339.58 = 8,771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.54x = 20,339.58 × 8,771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.54x = 178,412,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,412,083.70/14,739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.32

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