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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.08, 20,493.28 and 8,477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.08, 20,493.28 and 8,477.54 is: 11,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.08 : 20,493.28 = 8,477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.08/20,493.28 = 8,477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.08x = 20,493.28 × 8,477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.08x = 173,732,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,732,540.20/14,850.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.10

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