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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.22, 20,355.04 and 8,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.22, 20,355.04 and 8,035.82 is: 11,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.22 : 20,355.04 = 8,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.22/20,355.04 = 8,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.22x = 20,355.04 × 8,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.22x = 163,569,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,569,437.53/14,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.29

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