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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.53, 20,324.23 and 8,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.53, 20,324.23 and 8,013.44 is: 11,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.53 : 20,324.23 = 8,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.53/20,324.23 = 8,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.53x = 20,324.23 × 8,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.53x = 162,866,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866,876.00/14,727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.67

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