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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.08, 20,311.89 and 8,346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.08, 20,311.89 and 8,346.26 is: 11,517.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.08 : 20,311.89 = 8,346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.08/20,311.89 = 8,346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.08x = 20,311.89 × 8,346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.08x = 169,528,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,528,243.73/14,719.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.58

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