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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.40, 20,302.18 and 8,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.40, 20,302.18 and 8,423.40 is: 11,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.40 : 20,302.18 = 8,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.40/20,302.18 = 8,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.40x = 20,302.18 × 8,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.40x = 171,013,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,013,383.01/14,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,624.55

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