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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.67, 20,319.21 and 8,353.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.67, 20,319.21 and 8,353.58 is: 11,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.67 : 20,319.21 = 8,353.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.67/20,319.21 = 8,353.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.67x = 20,319.21 × 8,353.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.67x = 169,738,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,738,044.68/14,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.12

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