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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.16, 20,346.82 and 8,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.16, 20,346.82 and 8,029.78 is: 11,081.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.16 : 20,346.82 = 8,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.16/20,346.82 = 8,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.16x = 20,346.82 × 8,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.16x = 163,380,417.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,380,417.36/14,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.03

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