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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.70, 20,323.05 and 8,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.70, 20,323.05 and 8,012.52 is: 11,057.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.70 : 20,323.05 = 8,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.70/20,323.05 = 8,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.70x = 20,323.05 × 8,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.70x = 162,838,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,838,844.59/14,726.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.39

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