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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.48, 20,391.42 and 8,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.48, 20,391.42 and 8,806.53 is: 12,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.48 : 20,391.42 = 8,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.48/20,391.42 = 8,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.48x = 20,391.42 × 8,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.48x = 179,577,651.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,577,651.97/14,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.59

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