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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.72, 20,312.10 and 8,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.72, 20,312.10 and 8,004.33 is: 11,046.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.72 : 20,312.10 = 8,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.72/20,312.10 = 8,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.72x = 20,312.10 × 8,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.72x = 162,584,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,584,751.39/14,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.12

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