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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.09, 20,325.24 and 8,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.09, 20,325.24 and 8,441.25 is: 11,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.09 : 20,325.24 = 8,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.09/20,325.24 = 8,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.09x = 20,325.24 × 8,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.09x = 171,570,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,570,432.15/14,730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.62

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