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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.78, 20,671.94 and 8,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.78, 20,671.94 and 8,265.46 is: 11,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.78 : 20,671.94 = 8,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.78/20,671.94 = 8,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.78x = 20,671.94 × 8,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.78x = 170,862,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,862,989.83/14,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.25

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