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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.31, 20,388.60 and 8,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.31, 20,388.60 and 8,060.08 is: 11,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.31 : 20,388.60 = 8,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.31/20,388.60 = 8,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.31x = 20,388.60 × 8,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.31x = 164,333,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,333,777.61/14,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.94

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