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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.91, 20,389.25 and 8,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.91, 20,389.25 and 8,060.48 is: 11,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.91 : 20,389.25 = 8,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.91/20,389.25 = 8,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.91x = 20,389.25 × 8,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.91x = 164,346,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,346,999.59/14,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.38

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