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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.63, 20,371.13 and 8,047.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.63, 20,371.13 and 8,047.27 is: 11,105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.63 : 20,371.13 = 8,047.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.63/20,371.13 = 8,047.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.63x = 20,371.13 × 8,047.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.63x = 163,931,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,931,983.32/14,761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.28

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