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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.07, 20,377.78 and 8,801.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.07, 20,377.78 and 8,801.13 is: 12,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.07 : 20,377.78 = 8,801.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.07/20,377.78 = 8,801.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.07x = 20,377.78 × 8,801.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.07x = 179,347,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,347,490.89/14,774.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.34

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