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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.74, 20,327.11 and 8,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.74, 20,327.11 and 8,015.36 is: 11,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.74 : 20,327.11 = 8,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.74/20,327.11 = 8,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.74x = 20,327.11 × 8,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.74x = 162,929,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,929,097.08/14,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.23

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