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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.67, 20,306.55 and 8,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.67, 20,306.55 and 8,745.28 is: 12,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.67 : 20,306.55 = 8,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.67/20,306.55 = 8,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.67x = 20,306.55 × 8,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.67x = 177,586,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,586,414.82/14,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.49

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