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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.72, 20,303.40 and 8,424.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.72, 20,303.40 and 8,424.56 is: 11,626.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.72 : 20,303.40 = 8,424.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.72/20,303.40 = 8,424.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.72x = 20,303.40 × 8,424.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.72x = 171,047,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,047,211.50/14,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.60

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