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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.47, 20,368.08 and 8,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.47, 20,368.08 and 8,044.97 is: 11,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.47 : 20,368.08 = 8,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.47/20,368.08 = 8,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.47x = 20,368.08 × 8,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.47x = 163,860,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,860,490.72/14,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.06

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