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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.48, 20,310.98 and 8,429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.48, 20,310.98 and 8,429.64 is: 11,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.48 : 20,310.98 = 8,429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.48/20,310.98 = 8,429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.48x = 20,310.98 × 8,429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.48x = 171,214,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,214,249.45/14,718.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,632.60

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