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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.28, 20,258.96 and 8,713.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.28, 20,258.96 and 8,713.24 is: 12,026.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.28 : 20,258.96 = 8,713.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.28/20,258.96 = 8,713.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.28x = 20,258.96 × 8,713.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.28x = 176,521,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,521,180.63/14,678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.01

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