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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.56, 20,367.90 and 8,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.56, 20,367.90 and 8,045.26 is: 11,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.56 : 20,367.90 = 8,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.56/20,367.90 = 8,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.56x = 20,367.90 × 8,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.56x = 163,865,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,865,051.15/14,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.30

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