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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.81, 20,317.28 and 8,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.81, 20,317.28 and 8,008.29 is: 11,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.81 : 20,317.28 = 8,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.81/20,317.28 = 8,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.81x = 20,317.28 × 8,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.81x = 162,706,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,706,630.21/14,722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.33

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