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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.01, 20,367.26 and 8,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.01, 20,367.26 and 8,044.62 is: 11,101.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.01 : 20,367.26 = 8,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.01/20,367.26 = 8,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.01x = 20,367.26 × 8,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.01x = 163,846,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,846,867.14/14,759.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.48

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