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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.15, 20,312.34 and 8,004.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.15, 20,312.34 and 8,004.79 is: 11,046.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.15 : 20,312.34 = 8,004.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.15/20,312.34 = 8,004.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.15x = 20,312.34 × 8,004.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.15x = 162,596,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,596,011.48/14,719.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.56

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