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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.31, 20,320.72 and 8,011.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.31, 20,320.72 and 8,011.00 is: 11,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.31 : 20,320.72 = 8,011.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.31/20,320.72 = 8,011.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.31x = 20,320.72 × 8,011.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.31x = 162,789,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,789,146.26/14,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.06

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