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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.99, 20,352.59 and 8,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.99, 20,352.59 and 8,033.97 is: 11,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.99 : 20,352.59 = 8,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.99/20,352.59 = 8,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.99x = 20,352.59 × 8,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.99x = 163,512,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,512,097.48/14,747.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.08

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