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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.61, 20,363.85 and 8,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.61, 20,363.85 and 8,042.29 is: 11,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.61 : 20,363.85 = 8,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.61/20,363.85 = 8,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.61x = 20,363.85 × 8,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.61x = 163,771,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,771,987.22/14,756.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.21

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