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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.26, 20,321.03 and 8,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.26, 20,321.03 and 8,010.91 is: 11,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.26 : 20,321.03 = 8,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.26/20,321.03 = 8,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.26x = 20,321.03 × 8,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.26x = 162,789,851.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,789,851.58/14,725.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.14

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