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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.28, 20,326.76 and 8,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.28, 20,326.76 and 8,762.76 is: 12,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.28 : 20,326.76 = 8,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.28/20,326.76 = 8,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.28x = 20,326.76 × 8,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.28x = 178,118,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,118,519.46/14,731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.18

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