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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,721.74, 20,315.72 and 8,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,721.74, 20,315.72 and 8,007.26 is: 11,049.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,721.74 : 20,315.72 = 8,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,721.74/20,315.72 = 8,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,721.74x = 20,315.72 × 8,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,721.74x = 162,673,252.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,673,252.13/14,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.87

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