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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.74, 20,332.52 and 8,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.74, 20,332.52 and 8,019.26 is: 11,066.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.74 : 20,332.52 = 8,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.74/20,332.52 = 8,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.74x = 20,332.52 × 8,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.74x = 163,051,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,051,764.34/14,733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.56

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