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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.85, 20,286.52 and 8,327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.85, 20,286.52 and 8,327.31 is: 11,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.85 : 20,286.52 = 8,327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.85/20,286.52 = 8,327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.85x = 20,286.52 × 8,327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.85x = 168,932,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,932,234.46/14,700.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,491.32

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