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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,782.69, 20,399.95 and 8,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,782.69, 20,399.95 and 8,068.26 is: 11,134.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,782.69 : 20,399.95 = 8,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,782.69/20,399.95 = 8,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,782.69x = 20,399.95 × 8,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,782.69x = 164,592,100.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,592,100.59/14,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,134.11

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