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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.75, 20,627.90 and 8,663.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.75, 20,627.90 and 8,663.77 is: 11,956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.75 : 20,627.90 = 8,663.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.75/20,627.90 = 8,663.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.75x = 20,627.90 × 8,663.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.75x = 178,715,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,715,381.18/14,947.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,956.01

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