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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.73, 20,362.64 and 8,041.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.73, 20,362.64 and 8,041.41 is: 11,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.73 : 20,362.64 = 8,041.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.73/20,362.64 = 8,041.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.73x = 20,362.64 × 8,041.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.73x = 163,744,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,744,336.92/14,755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.00

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