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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.43, 20,388.31 and 8,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.43, 20,388.31 and 8,060.06 is: 11,122.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.43 : 20,388.31 = 8,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.43/20,388.31 = 8,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.43x = 20,388.31 × 8,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.43x = 164,330,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,330,904.91/14,774.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.66

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