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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.48, 20,324.07 and 8,013.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.48, 20,324.07 and 8,013.27 is: 11,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.48 : 20,324.07 = 8,013.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.48/20,324.07 = 8,013.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.48x = 20,324.07 × 8,013.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.48x = 162,862,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,862,260.41/14,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.39

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