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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.66, 20,341.92 and 8,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.66, 20,341.92 and 8,026.21 is: 11,076.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.66 : 20,341.92 = 8,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.66/20,341.92 = 8,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.66x = 20,341.92 × 8,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.66x = 163,268,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,268,521.72/14,740.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,076.07

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