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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.41, 20,314.31 and 8,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.41, 20,314.31 and 8,006.18 is: 11,048.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.41 : 20,314.31 = 8,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.41/20,314.31 = 8,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.41x = 20,314.31 × 8,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.41x = 162,639,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639,880.83/14,720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.60

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