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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.14, 20,388.48 and 8,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.14, 20,388.48 and 8,059.72 is: 11,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.14 : 20,388.48 = 8,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.14/20,388.48 = 8,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.14x = 20,388.48 × 8,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.14x = 164,325,440.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,325,440.03/14,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.50

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