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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,721.25, 20,315.58 and 8,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,721.25, 20,315.58 and 8,007.02 is: 11,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.25 : 20,315.58 = 8,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.25/20,315.58 = 8,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.25x = 20,315.58 × 8,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.25x = 162,667,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,667,255.37/14,721.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.83

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