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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.48, 20,383.30 and 8,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.48, 20,383.30 and 8,056.14 is: 11,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.48 : 20,383.30 = 8,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.48/20,383.30 = 8,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.48x = 20,383.30 × 8,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.48x = 164,210,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,210,718.46/14,770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.49

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