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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.01, 20,367.90 and 8,385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.01, 20,367.90 and 8,385.87 is: 11,572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.01 : 20,367.90 = 8,385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.01/20,367.90 = 8,385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.01x = 20,367.90 × 8,385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.01x = 170,802,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,802,561.57/14,759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.77

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