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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.44, 20,347.02 and 8,030.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.44, 20,347.02 and 8,030.19 is: 11,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.44 : 20,347.02 = 8,030.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.44/20,347.02 = 8,030.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.44x = 20,347.02 × 8,030.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.44x = 163,390,334.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,390,334.80/14,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.49

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