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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.39, 20,377.34 and 8,052.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.39, 20,377.34 and 8,052.08 is: 11,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.39 : 20,377.34 = 8,052.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.39/20,377.34 = 8,052.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.39x = 20,377.34 × 8,052.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.39x = 164,079,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,079,829.72/14,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.71

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