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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.66, 20,387.72 and 8,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.66, 20,387.72 and 8,059.44 is: 11,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.66 : 20,387.72 = 8,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.66/20,387.72 = 8,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.66x = 20,387.72 × 8,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.66x = 164,313,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,313,606.08/14,773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.06

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