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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.98, 20,376.80 and 8,051.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.98, 20,376.80 and 8,051.66 is: 11,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.98 : 20,376.80 = 8,051.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.98/20,376.80 = 8,051.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.98x = 20,376.80 × 8,051.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.98x = 164,067,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,067,065.49/14,765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.15

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