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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.22, 20,333.66 and 8,020.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.22, 20,333.66 and 8,020.29 is: 11,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.22 : 20,333.66 = 8,020.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.22/20,333.66 = 8,020.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.22x = 20,333.66 × 8,020.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.22x = 163,081,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,081,809.86/14,734.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,068.24

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