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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.76, 20,310.75 and 8,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.76, 20,310.75 and 8,003.52 is: 11,044.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.76 : 20,310.75 = 8,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.76/20,310.75 = 8,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.76x = 20,310.75 × 8,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.76x = 162,557,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,557,493.84/14,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.99

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