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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.23, 20,354.17 and 8,034.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.23, 20,354.17 and 8,034.87 is: 11,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.23 : 20,354.17 = 8,034.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.23/20,354.17 = 8,034.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.23x = 20,354.17 × 8,034.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.23x = 163,543,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,543,157.87/14,749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.25

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