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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.38, 20,354.21 and 8,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.38, 20,354.21 and 8,035.06 is: 11,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.38 : 20,354.21 = 8,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.38/20,354.21 = 8,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.38x = 20,354.21 × 8,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.38x = 163,547,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,547,327.06/14,749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.42

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