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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.73, 20,484.38 and 8,037.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.73, 20,484.38 and 8,037.82 is: 11,092.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.73 : 20,484.38 = 8,037.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.73/20,484.38 = 8,037.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.73x = 20,484.38 × 8,037.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.73x = 164,649,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,649,744.67/14,843.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.21

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