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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.67, 20,358.42 and 8,038.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.67, 20,358.42 and 8,038.35 is: 11,092.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.67 : 20,358.42 = 8,038.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.67/20,358.42 = 8,038.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.67x = 20,358.42 × 8,038.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.67x = 163,648,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,648,105.41/14,752.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.78

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