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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.79, 20,671.77 and 8,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.79, 20,671.77 and 8,265.97 is: 11,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.79 : 20,671.77 = 8,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.79/20,671.77 = 8,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.79x = 20,671.77 × 8,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.79x = 170,872,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,872,230.67/14,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.85

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