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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.21, 20,380.05 and 8,053.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.21, 20,380.05 and 8,053.71 is: 11,114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.21 : 20,380.05 = 8,053.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.21/20,380.05 = 8,053.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.21x = 20,380.05 × 8,053.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.21x = 164,135,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,135,012.49/14,768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.08

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