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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.55, 20,324.22 and 8,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.55, 20,324.22 and 8,437.92 is: 11,646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.55 : 20,324.22 = 8,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.55/20,324.22 = 8,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.55x = 20,324.22 × 8,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.55x = 171,494,148.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,494,148.89/14,725.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.03

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