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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.95, 20,311.71 and 8,346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.95, 20,311.71 and 8,346.13 is: 11,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.95 : 20,311.71 = 8,346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.95/20,311.71 = 8,346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.95x = 20,311.71 × 8,346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.95x = 169,524,070.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,524,070.62/14,718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.40

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