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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.66, 20,307.54 and 8,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.66, 20,307.54 and 8,748.73 is: 12,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.66 : 20,307.54 = 8,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.66/20,307.54 = 8,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.66x = 20,307.54 × 8,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.66x = 177,665,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,665,184.42/14,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.85

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