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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.41, 20,336.51 and 8,022.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.41, 20,336.51 and 8,022.23 is: 11,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.41 : 20,336.51 = 8,022.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.41/20,336.51 = 8,022.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.41x = 20,336.51 × 8,022.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.41x = 163,144,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,144,120.51/14,736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.82

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