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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.51, 20,354.44 and 8,035.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.51, 20,354.44 and 8,035.17 is: 11,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.51 : 20,354.44 = 8,035.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.51/20,354.44 = 8,035.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.51x = 20,354.44 × 8,035.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.51x = 163,551,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,551,304.30/14,749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.59

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