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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.30, 20,305.49 and 8,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.30, 20,305.49 and 8,746.74 is: 12,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.30 : 20,305.49 = 8,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.30/20,305.49 = 8,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.30x = 20,305.49 × 8,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.30x = 177,606,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,606,863.47/14,719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.26

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