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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.28, 20,314.50 and 8,433.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.28, 20,314.50 and 8,433.87 is: 11,639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.28 : 20,314.50 = 8,433.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.28/20,314.50 = 8,433.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.28x = 20,314.50 × 8,433.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.28x = 171,329,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,329,852.12/14,720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,639.03

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