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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.50, 20,303.02 and 8,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.50, 20,303.02 and 8,744.94 is: 12,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.50 : 20,303.02 = 8,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.50/20,303.02 = 8,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.50x = 20,303.02 × 8,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.50x = 177,548,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,548,764.80/14,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.78

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