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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.89, 20,314.93 and 8,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.89, 20,314.93 and 8,006.59 is: 11,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.89 : 20,314.93 = 8,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.89/20,314.93 = 8,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.89x = 20,314.93 × 8,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.89x = 162,653,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,653,315.39/14,720.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.15

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