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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.26, 20,359.88 and 8,786.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.26, 20,359.88 and 8,786.74 is: 12,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.26 : 20,359.88 = 8,786.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.26/20,359.88 = 8,786.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.26x = 20,359.88 × 8,786.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.26x = 178,896,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,896,971.99/14,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.28

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