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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.43, 20,327.33 and 8,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.43, 20,327.33 and 8,441.82 is: 11,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.43 : 20,327.33 = 8,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.43/20,327.33 = 8,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.43x = 20,327.33 × 8,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.43x = 171,599,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,599,660.94/14,729.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,650.12

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