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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.75, 20,696.90 and 8,373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.75, 20,696.90 and 8,373.75 is: 11,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.75 : 20,696.90 = 8,373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.75/20,696.90 = 8,373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.75x = 20,696.90 × 8,373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.75x = 173,310,624.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,310,624.51/14,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.78

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