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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.53, 20,341.99 and 8,026.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.53, 20,341.99 and 8,026.17 is: 11,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.53 : 20,341.99 = 8,026.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.53/20,341.99 = 8,026.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.53x = 20,341.99 × 8,026.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.53x = 163,268,272.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,268,272.91/14,740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.15

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