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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.79, 20,414.26 and 8,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.79, 20,414.26 and 8,745.76 is: 12,066.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.79 : 20,414.26 = 8,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.79/20,414.26 = 8,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.79x = 20,414.26 × 8,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.79x = 178,538,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538,254.99/14,796.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.01

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