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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.47, 20,365.33 and 8,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.47, 20,365.33 and 8,043.11 is: 11,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.47 : 20,365.33 = 8,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.47/20,365.33 = 8,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.47x = 20,365.33 × 8,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.47x = 163,800,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,800,467.44/14,757.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.49

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