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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.70, 20,328.58 and 8,016.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.70, 20,328.58 and 8,016.52 is: 11,062.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.70 : 20,328.58 = 8,016.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.70/20,328.58 = 8,016.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.70x = 20,328.58 × 8,016.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.70x = 162,964,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,964,468.14/14,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.91

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