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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.26, 20,304.28 and 8,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.26, 20,304.28 and 8,089.26 is: 11,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.26 : 20,304.28 = 8,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.26/20,304.28 = 8,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.26x = 20,304.28 × 8,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.26x = 164,246,600.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,246,600.03/14,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,163.17

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