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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.77, 20,569.02 and 8,190.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.77, 20,569.02 and 8,190.59 is: 11,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.77 : 20,569.02 = 8,190.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.77/20,569.02 = 8,190.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.77x = 20,569.02 × 8,190.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.77x = 168,472,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,472,306.68/14,904.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.25

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