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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.08, 20,325.87 and 8,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.08, 20,325.87 and 8,014.48 is: 11,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.08 : 20,325.87 = 8,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.08/20,325.87 = 8,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.08x = 20,325.87 × 8,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.08x = 162,901,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,901,278.60/14,729.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.84

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