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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.83, 20,388.39 and 8,059.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.83, 20,388.39 and 8,059.82 is: 11,122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.83 : 20,388.39 = 8,059.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.83/20,388.39 = 8,059.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.83x = 20,388.39 × 8,059.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.83x = 164,326,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,326,800.60/14,773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.83

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