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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,978.63, 20,670.50 and 8,354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,978.63, 20,670.50 and 8,354.63 is: 11,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,978.63 : 20,670.50 = 8,354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,978.63/20,670.50 = 8,354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,978.63x = 20,670.50 × 8,354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,978.63x = 172,694,296.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694,296.95/14,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.38

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