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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.84, 20,357.08 and 8,377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.84, 20,357.08 and 8,377.94 is: 11,561.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.84 : 20,357.08 = 8,377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.84/20,357.08 = 8,377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.84x = 20,357.08 × 8,377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.84x = 170,550,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550,352.93/14,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.29

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