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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.34, 20,396.05 and 8,406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.34, 20,396.05 and 8,406.07 is: 11,599.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.34 : 20,396.05 = 8,406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.34/20,396.05 = 8,406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.34x = 20,396.05 × 8,406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.34x = 171,450,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,450,552.02/14,780.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.91

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