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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.94, 20,299.62 and 8,337.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.94, 20,299.62 and 8,337.02 is: 11,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.94 : 20,299.62 = 8,337.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.94/20,299.62 = 8,337.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.94x = 20,299.62 × 8,337.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.94x = 169,238,337.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,238,337.93/14,710.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.25

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