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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.34, 20,365.92 and 8,043.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.34, 20,365.92 and 8,043.82 is: 11,100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.34 : 20,365.92 = 8,043.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.34/20,365.92 = 8,043.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.34x = 20,365.92 × 8,043.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.34x = 163,819,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,819,743.70/14,758.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,100.15

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