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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.72, 20,332.97 and 8,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.72, 20,332.97 and 8,019.79 is: 11,067.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.72 : 20,332.97 = 8,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.72/20,332.97 = 8,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.72x = 20,332.97 × 8,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.72x = 163,066,149.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,066,149.48/14,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.55

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