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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.57, 20,362.59 and 8,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.57, 20,362.59 and 8,041.48 is: 11,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.57 : 20,362.59 = 8,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.57/20,362.59 = 8,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.57x = 20,362.59 × 8,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.57x = 163,745,309.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,745,309.33/14,755.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.19

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