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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,524.74, 20,042.97 and 8,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,524.74, 20,042.97 and 8,237.70 is: 11,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,524.74 : 20,042.97 = 8,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,524.74/20,042.97 = 8,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,524.74x = 20,042.97 × 8,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,524.74x = 165,107,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107,973.97/14,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.36

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