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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.91, 20,383.37 and 8,056.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.91, 20,383.37 and 8,056.67 is: 11,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.91 : 20,383.37 = 8,056.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.91/20,383.37 = 8,056.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.91x = 20,383.37 × 8,056.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.91x = 164,221,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,221,996.25/14,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.94

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