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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.92, 20,337.59 and 8,365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.92, 20,337.59 and 8,365.11 is: 11,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.92 : 20,337.59 = 8,365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.92/20,337.59 = 8,365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.92x = 20,337.59 × 8,365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.92x = 170,126,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,126,135.66/14,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.87

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