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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.99, 20,445.77 and 8,767.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.99, 20,445.77 and 8,767.42 is: 12,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.99 : 20,445.77 = 8,767.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.99/20,445.77 = 8,767.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.99x = 20,445.77 × 8,767.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.99x = 179,256,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,256,623.62/14,816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.04

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