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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.70, 20,356.64 and 8,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.70, 20,356.64 and 8,377.45 is: 11,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.70 : 20,356.64 = 8,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.70/20,356.64 = 8,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.70x = 20,356.64 × 8,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.70x = 170,536,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,536,672.40/14,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.48

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