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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.76, 20,308.32 and 8,002.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.76, 20,308.32 and 8,002.38 is: 11,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.76 : 20,308.32 = 8,002.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.76/20,308.32 = 8,002.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.76x = 20,308.32 × 8,002.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.76x = 162,514,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,514,893.80/14,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.84

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