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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.49, 20,332.64 and 8,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.49, 20,332.64 and 8,019.55 is: 11,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.49 : 20,332.64 = 8,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.49/20,332.64 = 8,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.49x = 20,332.64 × 8,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.49x = 163,058,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,058,521.45/14,733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.21

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