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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.76, 20,348.14 and 8,030.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.76, 20,348.14 and 8,030.75 is: 11,082.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.76 : 20,348.14 = 8,030.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.76/20,348.14 = 8,030.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.76x = 20,348.14 × 8,030.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.76x = 163,410,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,410,856.10/14,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,082.64

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