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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.67, 20,369.82 and 8,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.67, 20,369.82 and 8,792.59 is: 12,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.67 : 20,369.82 = 8,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.67/20,369.82 = 8,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.67x = 20,369.82 × 8,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.67x = 179,103,475.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,103,475.63/14,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.83

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