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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.40, 20,347.32 and 8,030.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.40, 20,347.32 and 8,030.04 is: 11,081.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.40 : 20,347.32 = 8,030.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.40/20,347.32 = 8,030.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.40x = 20,347.32 × 8,030.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.40x = 163,389,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,389,793.49/14,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.48

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