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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.05, 20,327.90 and 8,016.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.05, 20,327.90 and 8,016.11 is: 11,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.05 : 20,327.90 = 8,016.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.05/20,327.90 = 8,016.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.05x = 20,327.90 × 8,016.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.05x = 162,950,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,950,751.00/14,730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.47

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