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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.17, 20,312.55 and 8,004.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.17, 20,312.55 and 8,004.87 is: 11,046.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.17 : 20,312.55 = 8,004.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.17/20,312.55 = 8,004.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.17x = 20,312.55 × 8,004.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.17x = 162,599,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,599,322.12/14,719.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.77

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