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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.44, 20,296.44 and 8,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.44, 20,296.44 and 8,083.44 is: 11,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.44 : 20,296.44 = 8,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.44/20,296.44 = 8,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.44x = 20,296.44 × 8,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.44x = 164,065,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,065,054.95/14,707.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.24

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