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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.02, 20,289.83 and 8,331.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.02, 20,289.83 and 8,331.59 is: 11,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.02 : 20,289.83 = 8,331.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.02/20,289.83 = 8,331.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.02x = 20,289.83 × 8,331.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.02x = 169,046,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,046,401.62/14,706.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.05

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