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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.70, 20,312.99 and 8,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.70, 20,312.99 and 8,005.18 is: 11,047.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.70 : 20,312.99 = 8,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.70/20,312.99 = 8,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.70x = 20,312.99 × 8,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.70x = 162,609,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,609,101.26/14,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.04

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