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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.63, 20,325.38 and 8,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.63, 20,325.38 and 8,354.93 is: 11,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.63 : 20,325.38 = 8,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.63/20,325.38 = 8,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.63x = 20,325.38 × 8,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.63x = 169,817,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,817,145.05/14,729.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,528.95

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