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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.58, 20,337.86 and 8,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.58, 20,337.86 and 8,023.26 is: 11,072.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.58 : 20,337.86 = 8,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.58/20,337.86 = 8,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.58x = 20,337.86 × 8,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.58x = 163,175,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,175,958.68/14,737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.10

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