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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.86, 20,313.55 and 8,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.86, 20,313.55 and 8,005.63 is: 11,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.86 : 20,313.55 = 8,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.86/20,313.55 = 8,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.86x = 20,313.55 × 8,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.86x = 162,622,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,622,800.69/14,719.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.85

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