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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.06, 20,301.27 and 8,424.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.06, 20,301.27 and 8,424.65 is: 11,626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.06 : 20,301.27 = 8,424.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.06/20,301.27 = 8,424.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.06x = 20,301.27 × 8,424.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.06x = 171,031,113.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,031,113.47/14,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.02

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