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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.99, 20,362.54 and 8,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.99, 20,362.54 and 8,041.60 is: 11,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.99 : 20,362.54 = 8,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.99/20,362.54 = 8,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.99x = 20,362.54 × 8,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.99x = 163,747,299.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,747,299.85/14,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.01

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