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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.54, 20,415.42 and 8,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.54, 20,415.42 and 8,744.94 is: 12,066.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.54 : 20,415.42 = 8,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.54/20,415.42 = 8,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.54x = 20,415.42 × 8,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.54x = 178,531,622.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,531,622.97/14,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.58

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