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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.39, 20,377.78 and 8,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.39, 20,377.78 and 8,051.96 is: 11,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.39 : 20,377.78 = 8,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.39/20,377.78 = 8,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.39x = 20,377.78 × 8,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.39x = 164,081,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,081,100.26/14,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.80

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