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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.32, 20,322.18 and 8,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.32, 20,322.18 and 8,439.72 is: 11,647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.32 : 20,322.18 = 8,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.32/20,322.18 = 8,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.32x = 20,322.18 × 8,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.32x = 171,513,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,513,508.99/14,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.52

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