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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.78, 20,373.54 and 8,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.78, 20,373.54 and 8,794.08 is: 12,135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.78 : 20,373.54 = 8,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.78/20,373.54 = 8,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.78x = 20,373.54 × 8,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.78x = 179,166,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,166,540.64/14,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,135.55

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