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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,728.29, 20,317.33 and 8,755.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,728.29, 20,317.33 and 8,755.75 is: 12,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,728.29 : 20,317.33 = 8,755.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,728.29/20,317.33 = 8,755.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,728.29x = 20,317.33 × 8,755.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,728.29x = 177,893,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,893,462.15/14,728.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,078.35

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