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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.01, 20,326.20 and 8,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.01, 20,326.20 and 8,014.68 is: 11,060.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.01 : 20,326.20 = 8,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.01/20,326.20 = 8,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.01x = 20,326.20 × 8,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.01x = 162,907,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,907,988.62/14,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.35

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