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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.44, 20,379.12 and 8,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.44, 20,379.12 and 8,052.96 is: 11,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.44 : 20,379.12 = 8,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.44/20,379.12 = 8,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.44x = 20,379.12 × 8,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.44x = 164,112,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,112,238.20/14,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.11

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