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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655, 20,224.02 and 8,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655, 20,224.02 and 8,031 is: 11,082.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655 : 20,224.02 = 8,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655/20,224.02 = 8,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655x = 20,224.02 × 8,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655x = 162,419,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,419,104.62/14,655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.85

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