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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.30, 20,337.90 and 8,023.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.30, 20,337.90 and 8,023.04 is: 11,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.30 : 20,337.90 = 8,023.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.30/20,337.90 = 8,023.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.30x = 20,337.90 × 8,023.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.30x = 163,171,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,171,891.86/14,737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.03

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