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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.76, 20,357.42 and 8,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.76, 20,357.42 and 8,127.76 is: 11,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.76 : 20,357.42 = 8,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.76/20,357.42 = 8,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.76x = 20,357.42 × 8,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.76x = 165,460,223.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,460,223.98/14,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,216.30

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