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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.82, 20,337.71 and 8,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.82, 20,337.71 and 8,023.39 is: 11,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.82 : 20,337.71 = 8,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.82/20,337.71 = 8,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.82x = 20,337.71 × 8,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.82x = 163,177,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,177,288.08/14,737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.01

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