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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.93, 20,388.86 and 8,401.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.93, 20,388.86 and 8,401.77 is: 11,594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.93 : 20,388.86 = 8,401.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.93/20,388.86 = 8,401.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.93x = 20,388.86 × 8,401.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.93x = 171,302,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,302,470.27/14,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,594.13

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