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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.25, 20,329.07 and 8,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.25, 20,329.07 and 8,016.75 is: 11,063.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.25 : 20,329.07 = 8,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.25/20,329.07 = 8,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.25x = 20,329.07 × 8,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.25x = 162,973,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,973,031.84/14,731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.09

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