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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.02, 20,311.25 and 8,004.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.02, 20,311.25 and 8,004.05 is: 11,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.02 : 20,311.25 = 8,004.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.02/20,311.25 = 8,004.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.02x = 20,311.25 × 8,004.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.02x = 162,572,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,572,260.56/14,718.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.80

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