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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,726.88, 20,323.44 and 8,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,726.88, 20,323.44 and 8,012.96 is: 11,058.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,726.88 : 20,323.44 = 8,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,726.88/20,323.44 = 8,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,726.88x = 20,323.44 × 8,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,726.88x = 162,850,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,850,911.78/14,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.07

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