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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.82, 20,575.65 and 8,777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.82, 20,575.65 and 8,777.87 is: 12,112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.82 : 20,575.65 = 8,777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.82/20,575.65 = 8,777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.82x = 20,575.65 × 8,777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.82x = 180,610,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,610,380.87/14,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.71

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