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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901, 20,563.38 and 8,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901, 20,563.38 and 8,277 is: 11,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901 : 20,563.38 = 8,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901/20,563.38 = 8,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901x = 20,563.38 × 8,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901x = 170,203,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,203,096.26/14,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.26

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