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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.28, 20,313.12 and 8,432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.28, 20,313.12 and 8,432.87 is: 11,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.28 : 20,313.12 = 8,432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.28/20,313.12 = 8,432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.28x = 20,313.12 × 8,432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.28x = 171,297,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,297,798.69/14,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.65

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