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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.83, 20,354.52 and 8,035.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.83, 20,354.52 and 8,035.53 is: 11,088.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.83 : 20,354.52 = 8,035.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.83/20,354.52 = 8,035.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.83x = 20,354.52 × 8,035.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.83x = 163,559,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,559,356.10/14,749.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,088.90

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