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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.21, 20,322.17 and 8,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.21, 20,322.17 and 8,011.84 is: 11,056.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.21 : 20,322.17 = 8,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.21/20,322.17 = 8,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.21x = 20,322.17 × 8,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.21x = 162,817,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,817,891.83/14,726.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.33

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