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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.59, 20,375.61 and 8,049.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.59, 20,375.61 and 8,049.87 is: 11,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.59 : 20,375.61 = 8,049.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.59/20,375.61 = 8,049.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.59x = 20,375.61 × 8,049.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.59x = 164,021,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,021,011.67/14,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,109.08

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