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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.36, 20,318.22 and 8,435.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.36, 20,318.22 and 8,435.76 is: 11,641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.36 : 20,318.22 = 8,435.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.36/20,318.22 = 8,435.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.36x = 20,318.22 × 8,435.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.36x = 171,399,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,399,627.55/14,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,641.34

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