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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.87, 20,023.72 and 8,050.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.87, 20,023.72 and 8,050.67 is: 11,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.87 : 20,023.72 = 8,050.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.87/20,023.72 = 8,050.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.87x = 20,023.72 × 8,050.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.87x = 161,204,241.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,204,241.65/14,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.21

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