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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702, 20,290.04 and 8,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702, 20,290.04 and 8,079.28 is: 11,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702 : 20,290.04 = 8,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702/20,290.04 = 8,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702x = 20,290.04 × 8,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702x = 163,928,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,928,914.37/14,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.11

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