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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.36, 20,407.02 and 8,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.36, 20,407.02 and 8,413.79 is: 11,611.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.36 : 20,407.02 = 8,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.36/20,407.02 = 8,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.36x = 20,407.02 × 8,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.36x = 171,700,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,700,278.77/14,787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.29

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