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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.70, 20,310.48 and 8,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.70, 20,310.48 and 8,003.34 is: 11,044.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.70 : 20,310.48 = 8,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.70/20,310.48 = 8,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.70x = 20,310.48 × 8,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.70x = 162,551,677.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,551,677.00/14,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.64

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