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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.65, 20,347.21 and 8,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.65, 20,347.21 and 8,030.13 is: 11,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.65 : 20,347.21 = 8,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.65/20,347.21 = 8,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.65x = 20,347.21 × 8,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.65x = 163,390,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,390,741.44/14,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,081.36

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