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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.58, 20,350.98 and 8,779.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.58, 20,350.98 and 8,779.91 is: 12,115.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.58 : 20,350.98 = 8,779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.58/20,350.98 = 8,779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.58x = 20,350.98 × 8,779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.58x = 178,679,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,679,671.06/14,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.86

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