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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.40, 20,326.82 and 8,015.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.40, 20,326.82 and 8,015.31 is: 11,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.40 : 20,326.82 = 8,015.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.40/20,326.82 = 8,015.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.40x = 20,326.82 × 8,015.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.40x = 162,925,723.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,925,723.54/14,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.26

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