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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.73, 20,364.38 and 8,042.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.73, 20,364.38 and 8,042.33 is: 11,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.73 : 20,364.38 = 8,042.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.73/20,364.38 = 8,042.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.73x = 20,364.38 × 8,042.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.73x = 163,777,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,777,023.99/14,756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.47

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