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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.70, 20,309.02 and 8,002.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.70, 20,309.02 and 8,002.37 is: 11,043.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.70 : 20,309.02 = 8,002.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.70/20,309.02 = 8,002.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.70x = 20,309.02 × 8,002.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.70x = 162,520,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,520,292.38/14,716.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.26

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