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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.08, 20,396.76 and 8,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.08, 20,396.76 and 8,406.52 is: 11,601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.08 : 20,396.76 = 8,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.08/20,396.76 = 8,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.08x = 20,396.76 × 8,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.08x = 171,465,770.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,465,770.88/14,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.14

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