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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.23, 20,309.68 and 8,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.23, 20,309.68 and 8,002.73 is: 11,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.23 : 20,309.68 = 8,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.23/20,309.68 = 8,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.23x = 20,309.68 × 8,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.23x = 162,532,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,532,946.20/14,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.72

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