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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.92, 20,309.34 and 8,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.92, 20,309.34 and 8,002.53 is: 11,043.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.92 : 20,309.34 = 8,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.92/20,309.34 = 8,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.92x = 20,309.34 × 8,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.92x = 162,526,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,526,102.63/14,716.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.49

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