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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.76, 20,288.82 and 8,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.76, 20,288.82 and 8,413 is: 11,610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.76 : 20,288.82 = 8,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.76/20,288.82 = 8,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.76x = 20,288.82 × 8,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.76x = 170,689,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,689,842.66/14,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,610.95

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