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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.59, 20,396.40 and 8,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.59, 20,396.40 and 8,406.32 is: 11,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.59 : 20,396.40 = 8,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.59/20,396.40 = 8,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.59x = 20,396.40 × 8,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.59x = 171,458,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,458,665.25/14,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.26

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