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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.73, 20,368.55 and 8,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.73, 20,368.55 and 8,045.34 is: 11,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.73 : 20,368.55 = 8,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.73/20,368.55 = 8,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.73x = 20,368.55 × 8,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.73x = 163,871,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,871,869.83/14,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,102.63

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