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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.04, 20,313.76 and 8,005.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.04, 20,313.76 and 8,005.74 is: 11,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.04 : 20,313.76 = 8,005.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.04/20,313.76 = 8,005.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.04x = 20,313.76 × 8,005.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.04x = 162,626,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,626,680.98/14,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.98

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