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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.35, 20,322.16 and 8,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.35, 20,322.16 and 8,011.90 is: 11,056.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.35 : 20,322.16 = 8,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.35/20,322.16 = 8,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.35x = 20,322.16 × 8,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.35x = 162,819,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,819,113.70/14,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.31

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