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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.01, 20,371.16 and 8,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.01, 20,371.16 and 8,047.77 is: 11,105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.01 : 20,371.16 = 8,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.01/20,371.16 = 8,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.01x = 20,371.16 × 8,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.01x = 163,942,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,942,308.46/14,762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.69

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