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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.03, 20,326.30 and 8,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.03, 20,326.30 and 8,014.94 is: 11,060.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.03 : 20,326.30 = 8,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.03/20,326.30 = 8,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.03x = 20,326.30 × 8,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.03x = 162,913,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,913,953.25/14,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.74

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