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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.54, 20,312.54 and 8,346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.54, 20,312.54 and 8,346.74 is: 11,518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.54 : 20,312.54 = 8,346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.54/20,312.54 = 8,346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.54x = 20,312.54 × 8,346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.54x = 169,543,448.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,543,448.39/14,719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.26

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