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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.94, 20,324.31 and 8,013.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.94, 20,324.31 and 8,013.39 is: 11,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.94 : 20,324.31 = 8,013.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.94/20,324.31 = 8,013.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.94x = 20,324.31 × 8,013.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.94x = 162,866,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,866,622.51/14,727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.34

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