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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.61, 20,373.77 and 8,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.61, 20,373.77 and 8,049.24 is: 11,107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.61 : 20,373.77 = 8,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.61/20,373.77 = 8,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.61x = 20,373.77 × 8,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.61x = 163,993,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,993,384.56/14,763.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.95

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