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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.01, 20,373.92 and 8,049.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.01, 20,373.92 and 8,049.77 is: 11,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.01 : 20,373.92 = 8,049.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.01/20,373.92 = 8,049.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.01x = 20,373.92 × 8,049.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.01x = 164,005,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005,370.00/14,764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.46

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