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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.06, 20,371.38 and 8,047.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.06, 20,371.38 and 8,047.74 is: 11,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.06 : 20,371.38 = 8,047.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.06/20,371.38 = 8,047.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.06x = 20,371.38 × 8,047.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.06x = 163,943,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,943,569.68/14,762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.74

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