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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.54, 20,359.02 and 8,038.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.54, 20,359.02 and 8,038.72 is: 11,093.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.54 : 20,359.02 = 8,038.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.54/20,359.02 = 8,038.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.54x = 20,359.02 × 8,038.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.54x = 163,660,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,660,461.25/14,752.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.71

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