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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.59, 20,313.03 and 8,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.59, 20,313.03 and 8,346.30 is: 11,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.59 : 20,313.03 = 8,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.59/20,313.03 = 8,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.59x = 20,313.03 × 8,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.59x = 169,538,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,538,642.29/14,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.89

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