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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.93, 20,308.92 and 8,002.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.93, 20,308.92 and 8,002.57 is: 11,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.93 : 20,308.92 = 8,002.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.93/20,308.92 = 8,002.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.93x = 20,308.92 × 8,002.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.93x = 162,523,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,523,553.92/14,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.31

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