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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.59, 20,314.59 and 8,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.59, 20,314.59 and 8,006.39 is: 11,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.59 : 20,314.59 = 8,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.59/20,314.59 = 8,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.59x = 20,314.59 × 8,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.59x = 162,646,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,646,530.23/14,720.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.91

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