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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.33, 20,437.07 and 8,755.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.33, 20,437.07 and 8,755.61 is: 12,086.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.33 : 20,437.07 = 8,755.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.33/20,437.07 = 8,755.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.33x = 20,437.07 × 8,755.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.33x = 178,938,868.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,938,868.50/14,804.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.93

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