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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.39, 20,326.59 and 8,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.39, 20,326.59 and 8,015.01 is: 11,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.39 : 20,326.59 = 8,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.39/20,326.59 = 8,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.39x = 20,326.59 × 8,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.39x = 162,917,822.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,917,822.12/14,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.73

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