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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.26, 20,303.10 and 8,745.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.26, 20,303.10 and 8,745.24 is: 12,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.26 : 20,303.10 = 8,745.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.26/20,303.10 = 8,745.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.26x = 20,303.10 × 8,745.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.26x = 177,555,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,555,482.24/14,710.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.18

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