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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.72, 20,285.56 and 8,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.72, 20,285.56 and 8,733 is: 12,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.72 : 20,285.56 = 8,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.72/20,285.56 = 8,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.72x = 20,285.56 × 8,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.72x = 177,153,795.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,153,795.48/14,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.41

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