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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.99, 20,331.23 and 8,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.99, 20,331.23 and 8,018.76 is: 11,065.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.99 : 20,331.23 = 8,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.99/20,331.23 = 8,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.99x = 20,331.23 × 8,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.99x = 163,031,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,031,213.78/14,732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.73

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