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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.38, 20,363.21 and 8,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.38, 20,363.21 and 8,041.87 is: 11,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.38 : 20,363.21 = 8,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.38/20,363.21 = 8,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.38x = 20,363.21 × 8,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.38x = 163,758,185.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,758,185.79/14,756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.45

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