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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.82, 20,362.52 and 8,041.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.82, 20,362.52 and 8,041.31 is: 11,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.82 : 20,362.52 = 8,041.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.82/20,362.52 = 8,041.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.82x = 20,362.52 × 8,041.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.82x = 163,741,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,741,193.68/14,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.72

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