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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.63, 20,389.01 and 8,060.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.63, 20,389.01 and 8,060.29 is: 11,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.63 : 20,389.01 = 8,060.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.63/20,389.01 = 8,060.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.63x = 20,389.01 × 8,060.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.63x = 164,341,242.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,341,242.14/14,774.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.21

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