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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.94, 20,398.13 and 8,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.94, 20,398.13 and 8,067 is: 11,132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.94 : 20,398.13 = 8,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.94/20,398.13 = 8,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.94x = 20,398.13 × 8,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.94x = 164,551,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,551,714.71/14,780.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,132.70

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