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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.59, 20,332.99 and 8,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.59, 20,332.99 and 8,019.98 is: 11,067.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.59 : 20,332.99 = 8,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.59/20,332.99 = 8,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.59x = 20,332.99 × 8,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.59x = 163,070,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,070,173.14/14,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.17

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