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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.03, 20,362.17 and 8,040.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.03, 20,362.17 and 8,040.66 is: 11,096.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.03 : 20,362.17 = 8,040.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.03/20,362.17 = 8,040.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.03x = 20,362.17 × 8,040.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.03x = 163,725,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,725,184.02/14,755.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.23

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