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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.88, 20,324.52 and 8,013.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.88, 20,324.52 and 8,013.51 is: 11,058.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.88 : 20,324.52 = 8,013.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.88/20,324.52 = 8,013.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.88x = 20,324.52 × 8,013.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.88x = 162,870,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,870,744.27/14,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.67

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