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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.64, 20,314.68 and 8,433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.64, 20,314.68 and 8,433 is: 11,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.64 : 20,314.68 = 8,433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.64/20,314.68 = 8,433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.64x = 20,314.68 × 8,433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.64x = 171,313,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,313,696.44/14,720.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.65

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