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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.71, 20,669.22 and 8,263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.71, 20,669.22 and 8,263.35 is: 11,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.71 : 20,669.22 = 8,263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.71/20,669.22 = 8,263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.71x = 20,669.22 × 8,263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.71x = 170,796,999.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,796,999.09/14,977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,403.41

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