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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.81, 20,312.76 and 8,005.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.81, 20,312.76 and 8,005.43 is: 11,047.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.81 : 20,312.76 = 8,005.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.81/20,312.76 = 8,005.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.81x = 20,312.76 × 8,005.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.81x = 162,612,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,612,447.83/14,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.18

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