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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.96, 20,389.43 and 8,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.96, 20,389.43 and 8,060.58 is: 11,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.96 : 20,389.43 = 8,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.96/20,389.43 = 8,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.96x = 20,389.43 × 8,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.96x = 164,350,631.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,350,631.67/14,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.59

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