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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.70, 20,324.43 and 8,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.70, 20,324.43 and 8,013.52 is: 11,058.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.70 : 20,324.43 = 8,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.70/20,324.43 = 8,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.70x = 20,324.43 × 8,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.70x = 162,870,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,870,226.29/14,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.77

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