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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.36, 20,326.51 and 8,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.36, 20,326.51 and 8,014.98 is: 11,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.36 : 20,326.51 = 8,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.36/20,326.51 = 8,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.36x = 20,326.51 × 8,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.36x = 162,916,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,916,571.12/14,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.67

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