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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.56, 20,364.84 and 8,043.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.56, 20,364.84 and 8,043.05 is: 11,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.56 : 20,364.84 = 8,043.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.56/20,364.84 = 8,043.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.56x = 20,364.84 × 8,043.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.56x = 163,795,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,795,324.54/14,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.08

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