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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.04, 20,359.87 and 8,703.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.04, 20,359.87 and 8,703.51 is: 12,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.04 : 20,359.87 = 8,703.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.04/20,359.87 = 8,703.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.04x = 20,359.87 × 8,703.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.04x = 177,202,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,202,310.38/14,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.24

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