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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.73, 20,365.15 and 8,043.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.73, 20,365.15 and 8,043.22 is: 11,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.73 : 20,365.15 = 8,043.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.73/20,365.15 = 8,043.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.73x = 20,365.15 × 8,043.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.73x = 163,801,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,801,381.78/14,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,099.36

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