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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.83, 20,357.28 and 8,037.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.83, 20,357.28 and 8,037.53 is: 11,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.83 : 20,357.28 = 8,037.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.83/20,357.28 = 8,037.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.83x = 20,357.28 × 8,037.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.83x = 163,622,248.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,622,248.72/14,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.66

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