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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.04, 20,310.07 and 8,430.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.04, 20,310.07 and 8,430.82 is: 11,634.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.04 : 20,310.07 = 8,430.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.04/20,310.07 = 8,430.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.04x = 20,310.07 × 8,430.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.04x = 171,230,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,230,400.65/14,718.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.05

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