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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.64, 20,360.62 and 8,039.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.64, 20,360.62 and 8,039.64 is: 11,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.64 : 20,360.62 = 8,039.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.64/20,360.62 = 8,039.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.64x = 20,360.62 × 8,039.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.64x = 163,692,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,692,054.98/14,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.03

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