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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.31, 20,317.97 and 8,008.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.31, 20,317.97 and 8,008.79 is: 11,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.31 : 20,317.97 = 8,008.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.31/20,317.97 = 8,008.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.31x = 20,317.97 × 8,008.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.31x = 162,722,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,722,314.91/14,723.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.02

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