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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.57, 20,359.66 and 8,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.57, 20,359.66 and 8,039.25 is: 11,094.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.57 : 20,359.66 = 8,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.57/20,359.66 = 8,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.57x = 20,359.66 × 8,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.57x = 163,676,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,676,396.66/14,753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,094.02

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