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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.19, 20,360.88 and 8,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.19, 20,360.88 and 8,040 is: 11,095.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.19 : 20,360.88 = 8,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.19/20,360.88 = 8,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.19x = 20,360.88 × 8,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.19x = 163,701,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,701,475.20/14,754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.25

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