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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.54, 20,298.77 and 8,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.54, 20,298.77 and 8,337.86 is: 11,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.54 : 20,298.77 = 8,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.54/20,298.77 = 8,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.54x = 20,298.77 × 8,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.54x = 169,248,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,248,302.43/14,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.24

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