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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.78, 20,379.54 and 8,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.78, 20,379.54 and 8,053.24 is: 11,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.78 : 20,379.54 = 8,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.78/20,379.54 = 8,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.78x = 20,379.54 × 8,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.78x = 164,121,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,121,244.94/14,767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.47

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