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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.73, 20,004.44 and 8,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.73, 20,004.44 and 8,122.43 is: 11,208.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.73 : 20,004.44 = 8,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.73/20,004.44 = 8,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.73x = 20,004.44 × 8,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.73x = 162,484,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,484,629.00/14,496.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.36

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