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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.17, 20,433.30 and 8,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.17, 20,433.30 and 8,761.33 is: 12,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.17 : 20,433.30 = 8,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.17/20,433.30 = 8,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.17x = 20,433.30 × 8,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.17x = 179,022,884.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,022,884.29/14,807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.28

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