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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.72, 20,327.22 and 8,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.72, 20,327.22 and 8,015.48 is: 11,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.72 : 20,327.22 = 8,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.72/20,327.22 = 8,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.72x = 20,327.22 × 8,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.72x = 162,932,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,932,425.37/14,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.47

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