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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.38, 20,327.97 and 8,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.38, 20,327.97 and 8,016.01 is: 11,062.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.38 : 20,327.97 = 8,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.38/20,327.97 = 8,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.38x = 20,327.97 × 8,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.38x = 162,949,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,949,210.80/14,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.12

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