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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.26, 20,308.68 and 8,002.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.26, 20,308.68 and 8,002.02 is: 11,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.26 : 20,308.68 = 8,002.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.26/20,308.68 = 8,002.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.26x = 20,308.68 × 8,002.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.26x = 162,510,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,510,463.53/14,716.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.92

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