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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.99, 20,358.86 and 8,038.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.99, 20,358.86 and 8,038.66 is: 11,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.99 : 20,358.86 = 8,038.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.99/20,358.86 = 8,038.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.99x = 20,358.86 × 8,038.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.99x = 163,657,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,657,945.83/14,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.21

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