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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.73, 20,332.26 and 8,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.73, 20,332.26 and 8,019.51 is: 11,066.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.73 : 20,332.26 = 8,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.73/20,332.26 = 8,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.73x = 20,332.26 × 8,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.73x = 163,054,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,054,660.73/14,733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.76

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