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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.47, 20,321.37 and 8,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.47, 20,321.37 and 8,011.11 is: 11,055.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.47 : 20,321.37 = 8,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.47/20,321.37 = 8,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.47x = 20,321.37 × 8,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.47x = 162,796,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,796,730.42/14,725.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.45

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