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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.99, 20,314.77 and 8,006.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.99, 20,314.77 and 8,006.48 is: 11,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.99 : 20,314.77 = 8,006.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.99/20,314.77 = 8,006.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.99x = 20,314.77 × 8,006.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.99x = 162,649,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,649,728.16/14,720.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.83

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