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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,721.03, 20,315.40 and 8,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,721.03, 20,315.40 and 8,007.04 is: 11,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.03 : 20,315.40 = 8,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.03/20,315.40 = 8,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.03x = 20,315.40 × 8,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.03x = 162,666,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,666,220.42/14,721.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.92

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