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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.45, 20,362.53 and 8,041.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.45, 20,362.53 and 8,041.08 is: 11,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.45 : 20,362.53 = 8,041.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.45/20,362.53 = 8,041.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.45x = 20,362.53 × 8,041.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.45x = 163,736,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,736,736.75/14,755.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.69

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