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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.16, 20,342.61 and 8,026.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.16, 20,342.61 and 8,026.71 is: 11,076.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.16 : 20,342.61 = 8,026.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.16/20,342.61 = 8,026.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.16x = 20,342.61 × 8,026.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.16x = 163,284,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284,231.11/14,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.76

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