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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.99, 20,373.93 and 8,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.99, 20,373.93 and 8,049.63 is: 11,108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.99 : 20,373.93 = 8,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.99/20,373.93 = 8,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.99x = 20,373.93 × 8,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.99x = 164,002,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,002,598.15/14,763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.28

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