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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.45, 20,308.83 and 8,002.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.45, 20,308.83 and 8,002.06 is: 11,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.45 : 20,308.83 = 8,002.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.45/20,308.83 = 8,002.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.45x = 20,308.83 × 8,002.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.45x = 162,512,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,512,395.41/14,716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.91

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