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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.67, 20,365.59 and 8,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.67, 20,365.59 and 8,043.30 is: 11,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.67 : 20,365.59 = 8,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.67/20,365.59 = 8,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.67x = 20,365.59 × 8,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.67x = 163,806,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,806,509.83/14,757.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.76

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