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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.26, 20,323.79 and 8,012.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.26, 20,323.79 and 8,012.91 is: 11,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.26 : 20,323.79 = 8,012.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.26/20,323.79 = 8,012.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.26x = 20,323.79 × 8,012.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.26x = 162,852,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,852,700.13/14,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.91

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