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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.31, 20,389.98 and 8,061.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.31, 20,389.98 and 8,061.08 is: 11,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.31 : 20,389.98 = 8,061.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.31/20,389.98 = 8,061.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.31x = 20,389.98 × 8,061.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.31x = 164,365,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,365,259.98/14,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.32

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