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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.38, 20,368.02 and 8,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.38, 20,368.02 and 8,045.02 is: 11,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.38 : 20,368.02 = 8,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.38/20,368.02 = 8,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.38x = 20,368.02 × 8,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.38x = 163,861,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,861,128.26/14,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.17

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