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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.36, 20,303.04 and 8,424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.36, 20,303.04 and 8,424.76 is: 11,626.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.36 : 20,303.04 = 8,424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.36/20,303.04 = 8,424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.36x = 20,303.04 × 8,424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.36x = 171,048,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,048,239.27/14,712.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.16

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