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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.31, 20,346.49 and 8,029.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.31, 20,346.49 and 8,029.53 is: 11,080.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.31 : 20,346.49 = 8,029.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.31/20,346.49 = 8,029.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.31x = 20,346.49 × 8,029.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.31x = 163,372,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,372,751.85/14,744.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,080.40

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