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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.44, 20,322.26 and 8,011.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.44, 20,322.26 and 8,011.91 is: 11,056.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.44 : 20,322.26 = 8,011.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.44/20,322.26 = 8,011.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.44x = 20,322.26 × 8,011.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.44x = 162,820,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,820,224.37/14,726.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.32

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