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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,715.54, 20,307.72 and 8,427.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,715.54, 20,307.72 and 8,427.90 is: 11,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,715.54 : 20,307.72 = 8,427.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,715.54/20,307.72 = 8,427.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,715.54x = 20,307.72 × 8,427.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,715.54x = 171,151,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151,433.39/14,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,630.66

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