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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.73, 20,404.35 and 8,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.73, 20,404.35 and 8,071.36 is: 11,138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.73 : 20,404.35 = 8,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.73/20,404.35 = 8,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.73x = 20,404.35 × 8,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.73x = 164,690,885.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,690,885.25/14,785.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.50

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