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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.59, 20,331.61 and 8,018.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.59, 20,331.61 and 8,018.98 is: 11,065.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.59 : 20,331.61 = 8,018.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.59/20,331.61 = 8,018.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.59x = 20,331.61 × 8,018.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.59x = 163,038,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,038,703.08/14,733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.79

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