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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.58, 20,381.03 and 8,054.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.58, 20,381.03 and 8,054.49 is: 11,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.58 : 20,381.03 = 8,054.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.58/20,381.03 = 8,054.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.58x = 20,381.03 × 8,054.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.58x = 164,158,762.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,158,762.05/14,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.41

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