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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.65, 20,321.93 and 8,439.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.65, 20,321.93 and 8,439.24 is: 11,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.65 : 20,321.93 = 8,439.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.65/20,321.93 = 8,439.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.65x = 20,321.93 × 8,439.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.65x = 171,501,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,501,644.53/14,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,646.46

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