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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.44, 20,323.60 and 8,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.44, 20,323.60 and 8,013.26 is: 11,058.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.44 : 20,323.60 = 8,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.44/20,323.60 = 8,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.44x = 20,323.60 × 8,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.44x = 162,858,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,858,321.71/14,727.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.15

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