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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716, 20,308.08 and 8,428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716, 20,308.08 and 8,428.78 is: 11,631.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716 : 20,308.08 = 8,428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716/20,308.08 = 8,428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716x = 20,308.08 × 8,428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716x = 171,172,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,172,338.54/14,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.72

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