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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.56, 20,392.74 and 8,063.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.56, 20,392.74 and 8,063.32 is: 11,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.56 : 20,392.74 = 8,063.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.56/20,392.74 = 8,063.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.56x = 20,392.74 × 8,063.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.56x = 164,433,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,433,188.30/14,777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.22

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