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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.61, 20,336.52 and 8,022.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.61, 20,336.52 and 8,022.29 is: 11,070.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.61 : 20,336.52 = 8,022.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.61/20,336.52 = 8,022.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.61x = 20,336.52 × 8,022.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.61x = 163,145,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,145,379.40/14,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.75

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