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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.24, 20,298.44 and 8,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.24, 20,298.44 and 8,740.73 is: 12,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.24 : 20,298.44 = 8,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.24/20,298.44 = 8,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.24x = 20,298.44 × 8,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.24x = 177,423,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,423,038.27/14,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.38

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