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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.22, 20,367.74 and 8,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.22, 20,367.74 and 8,044.71 is: 11,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.22 : 20,367.74 = 8,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.22/20,367.74 = 8,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.22x = 20,367.74 × 8,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.22x = 163,852,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,852,521.43/14,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,101.71

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