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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.56, 20,327.76 and 8,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.56, 20,327.76 and 8,016.08 is: 11,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.56 : 20,327.76 = 8,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.56/20,327.76 = 8,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.56x = 20,327.76 × 8,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.56x = 162,948,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,948,950.38/14,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.97

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