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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.53, 20,364.11 and 8,042.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.53, 20,364.11 and 8,042.14 is: 11,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.53 : 20,364.11 = 8,042.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.53/20,364.11 = 8,042.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.53x = 20,364.11 × 8,042.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.53x = 163,771,023.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,771,023.60/14,756.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.21

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