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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.63, 20,514.96 and 8,404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.63, 20,514.96 and 8,404.77 is: 11,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.63 : 20,514.96 = 8,404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.63/20,514.96 = 8,404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.63x = 20,514.96 × 8,404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.63x = 172,423,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423,520.36/14,865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.80

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