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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.01, 20,388.52 and 8,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.01, 20,388.52 and 8,059.75 is: 11,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.01 : 20,388.52 = 8,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.01/20,388.52 = 8,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.01x = 20,388.52 × 8,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.01x = 164,326,374.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,326,374.07/14,774.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.67

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