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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.79, 20,362.73 and 8,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.79, 20,362.73 and 8,041.48 is: 11,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.79 : 20,362.73 = 8,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.79/20,362.73 = 8,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.79x = 20,362.73 × 8,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.79x = 163,746,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,746,394.93/14,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.09

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