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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.67, 20,307.56 and 8,748.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.67, 20,307.56 and 8,748.63 is: 12,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.67 : 20,307.56 = 8,748.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.67/20,307.56 = 8,748.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.67x = 20,307.56 × 8,748.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.67x = 177,663,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,663,284.90/14,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.71

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