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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.24, 20,365.25 and 8,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.24, 20,365.25 and 8,043.24 is: 11,099.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.24 : 20,365.25 = 8,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.24/20,365.25 = 8,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.24x = 20,365.25 × 8,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.24x = 163,802,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,802,553.19/14,757.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.81

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