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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.57, 20,390.81 and 8,061.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.57, 20,390.81 and 8,061.57 is: 11,125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.57 : 20,390.81 = 8,061.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.57/20,390.81 = 8,061.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.57x = 20,390.81 × 8,061.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.57x = 164,381,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,381,942.17/14,775.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.25

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