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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.28, 20,356.22 and 8,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.28, 20,356.22 and 8,036.76 is: 11,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.28 : 20,356.22 = 8,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.28/20,356.22 = 8,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.28x = 20,356.22 × 8,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.28x = 163,598,014.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,598,014.46/14,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.43

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