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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.03, 20,314.02 and 8,006.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.03, 20,314.02 and 8,006.04 is: 11,048.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.03 : 20,314.02 = 8,006.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.03/20,314.02 = 8,006.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.03x = 20,314.02 × 8,006.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.03x = 162,634,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,634,856.68/14,720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.54

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