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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.03, 20,363.99 and 8,042.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.03, 20,363.99 and 8,042.61 is: 11,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.03 : 20,363.99 = 8,042.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.03/20,363.99 = 8,042.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.03x = 20,363.99 × 8,042.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.03x = 163,779,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,779,589.40/14,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.41

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