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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.62, 20,364.91 and 8,043.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.62, 20,364.91 and 8,043.10 is: 11,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.62 : 20,364.91 = 8,043.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.62/20,364.91 = 8,043.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.62x = 20,364.91 × 8,043.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.62x = 163,797,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,797,007.62/14,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.15

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