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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.78, 20,579.68 and 8,199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.78, 20,579.68 and 8,199.09 is: 11,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.78 : 20,579.68 = 8,199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.78/20,579.68 = 8,199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.78x = 20,579.68 × 8,199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.78x = 168,734,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,734,648.49/14,912.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.77

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