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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.61, 20,669.00 and 8,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.61, 20,669.00 and 8,263.52 is: 11,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.61 : 20,669.00 = 8,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.61/20,669.00 = 8,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.61x = 20,669.00 × 8,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.61x = 170,798,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,798,550.22/14,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.60

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