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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.67, 20,310.14 and 8,003.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.67, 20,310.14 and 8,003.46 is: 11,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.67 : 20,310.14 = 8,003.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.67/20,310.14 = 8,003.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.67x = 20,310.14 × 8,003.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.67x = 162,551,393.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,551,393.08/14,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.64

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