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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.54, 20,343.83 and 8,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.54, 20,343.83 and 8,027.28 is: 11,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.54 : 20,343.83 = 8,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.54/20,343.83 = 8,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.54x = 20,343.83 × 8,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.54x = 163,305,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,305,579.55/14,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,077.92

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