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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.04, 20,312.64 and 8,346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.04, 20,312.64 and 8,346.96 is: 11,518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.04 : 20,312.64 = 8,346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.04/20,312.64 = 8,346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.04x = 20,312.64 × 8,346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.04x = 169,548,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,548,793.57/14,720.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,518.23

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