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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.99, 20,301.42 and 8,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.99, 20,301.42 and 8,423.32 is: 11,624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.99 : 20,301.42 = 8,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.99/20,301.42 = 8,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.99x = 20,301.42 × 8,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.99x = 171,005,357.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,005,357.11/14,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.33

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