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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.29, 20,379.79 and 8,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.29, 20,379.79 and 8,395.58 is: 11,585.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.29 : 20,379.79 = 8,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.29/20,379.79 = 8,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.29x = 20,379.79 × 8,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.29x = 171,100,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,100,178.32/14,768.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,585.64

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