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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.65, 20,314.44 and 8,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.65, 20,314.44 and 8,006.29 is: 11,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.65 : 20,314.44 = 8,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.65/20,314.44 = 8,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.65x = 20,314.44 × 8,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.65x = 162,643,247.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,643,247.04/14,720.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.65

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