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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.07, 20,346.68 and 8,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.07, 20,346.68 and 8,029.68 is: 11,080.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.07 : 20,346.68 = 8,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.07/20,346.68 = 8,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.07x = 20,346.68 × 8,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.07x = 163,377,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,377,289.31/14,744.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.88

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