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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.89, 20,310.78 and 8,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.89, 20,310.78 and 8,003.59 is: 11,045.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.89 : 20,310.78 = 8,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.89/20,310.78 = 8,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.89x = 20,310.78 × 8,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.89x = 162,559,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,559,150.32/14,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.00

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