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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.96, 20,331.68 and 8,018.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.96, 20,331.68 and 8,018.73 is: 11,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.96 : 20,331.68 = 8,018.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.96/20,331.68 = 8,018.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.96x = 20,331.68 × 8,018.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.96x = 163,034,212.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,034,212.27/14,732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.95

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