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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.05, 20,364.48 and 8,042.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.05, 20,364.48 and 8,042.74 is: 11,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.05 : 20,364.48 = 8,042.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.05/20,364.48 = 8,042.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.05x = 20,364.48 × 8,042.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.05x = 163,786,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,786,166.96/14,757.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.84

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