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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.84, 20,309.13 and 8,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.84, 20,309.13 and 8,002.46 is: 11,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.84 : 20,309.13 = 8,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.84/20,309.13 = 8,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.84x = 20,309.13 × 8,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.84x = 162,523,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,523,000.46/14,716.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.34

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