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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.26, 20,357.73 and 8,037.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.26, 20,357.73 and 8,037.90 is: 11,092.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.26 : 20,357.73 = 8,037.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.26/20,357.73 = 8,037.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.26x = 20,357.73 × 8,037.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.26x = 163,633,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,633,397.97/14,752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.09

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