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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.42, 20,362.99 and 8,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.42, 20,362.99 and 8,041.60 is: 11,097.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.42 : 20,362.99 = 8,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.42/20,362.99 = 8,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.42x = 20,362.99 × 8,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.42x = 163,751,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,751,020.38/14,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.69

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