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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.69, 20,367.77 and 8,045.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.69, 20,367.77 and 8,045.17 is: 11,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.69 : 20,367.77 = 8,045.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.69/20,367.77 = 8,045.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.69x = 20,367.77 × 8,045.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.69x = 163,862,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,862,172.17/14,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.01

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