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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.83, 20,374.11 and 8,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.83, 20,374.11 and 8,795.59 is: 12,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.83 : 20,374.11 = 8,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.83/20,374.11 = 8,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.83x = 20,374.11 × 8,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.83x = 179,202,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,202,267.24/14,763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.93

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