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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.52, 20,327.79 and 8,016.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.52, 20,327.79 and 8,016.17 is: 11,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.52 : 20,327.79 = 8,016.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.52/20,327.79 = 8,016.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.52x = 20,327.79 × 8,016.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.52x = 162,951,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,951,020.36/14,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.14

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