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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.30, 20,343.38 and 8,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.30, 20,343.38 and 8,027.21 is: 11,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.30 : 20,343.38 = 8,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.30/20,343.38 = 8,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.30x = 20,343.38 × 8,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.30x = 163,300,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,300,441.52/14,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.75

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