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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.34, 20,356.16 and 8,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.34, 20,356.16 and 8,036.94 is: 11,090.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.34 : 20,356.16 = 8,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.34/20,356.16 = 8,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.34x = 20,356.16 × 8,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.34x = 163,601,236.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,601,236.55/14,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.60

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