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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629, 20,188.02 and 8,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629, 20,188.02 and 8,005 is: 11,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629 : 20,188.02 = 8,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629/20,188.02 = 8,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629x = 20,188.02 × 8,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629x = 161,605,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,605,100.10/14,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.90

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