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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.98, 20,374.04 and 8,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.98, 20,374.04 and 8,049.66 is: 11,108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.98 : 20,374.04 = 8,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.98/20,374.04 = 8,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.98x = 20,374.04 × 8,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.98x = 164,004,094.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,004,094.83/14,763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.39

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