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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.67, 20,376.72 and 8,797.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.67, 20,376.72 and 8,797.59 is: 12,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.67 : 20,376.72 = 8,797.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.67/20,376.72 = 8,797.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.67x = 20,376.72 × 8,797.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.67x = 179,266,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,266,028.10/14,765.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.73

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