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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.19, 20,329.25 and 8,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.19, 20,329.25 and 8,016.83 is: 11,063.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.19 : 20,329.25 = 8,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.19/20,329.25 = 8,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.19x = 20,329.25 × 8,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.19x = 162,975,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,975,999.55/14,731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.33

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