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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.01, 20,322.06 and 8,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.01, 20,322.06 and 8,011.67 is: 11,056.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.01 : 20,322.06 = 8,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.01/20,322.06 = 8,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.01x = 20,322.06 × 8,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.01x = 162,813,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,813,536.83/14,726.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.19

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