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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.61, 20,395.69 and 8,065.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.61, 20,395.69 and 8,065.09 is: 11,129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.61 : 20,395.69 = 8,065.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.61/20,395.69 = 8,065.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.61x = 20,395.69 × 8,065.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.61x = 164,493,075.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,493,075.46/14,779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.73

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