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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.02, 20,373.91 and 8,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.02, 20,373.91 and 8,049.76 is: 11,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.02 : 20,373.91 = 8,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.02/20,373.91 = 8,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.02x = 20,373.91 × 8,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.02x = 164,005,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,005,085.76/14,764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.43

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