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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.27, 20,326.55 and 8,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.27, 20,326.55 and 8,015.04 is: 11,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.27 : 20,326.55 = 8,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.27/20,326.55 = 8,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.27x = 20,326.55 × 8,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.27x = 162,918,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,918,071.24/14,729.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.84

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