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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.77, 20,272.01 and 8,723.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.77, 20,272.01 and 8,723.05 is: 12,033.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.77 : 20,272.01 = 8,723.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.77/20,272.01 = 8,723.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.77x = 20,272.01 × 8,723.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.77x = 176,833,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,833,662.54/14,694.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,033.78

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