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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.98, 20,324.08 and 8,013.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.98, 20,324.08 and 8,013.35 is: 11,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.98 : 20,324.08 = 8,013.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.98/20,324.08 = 8,013.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.98x = 20,324.08 × 8,013.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.98x = 162,863,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,863,966.47/14,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.13

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