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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.07, 20,330.25 and 8,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.07, 20,330.25 and 8,444.43 is: 11,653.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.07 : 20,330.25 = 8,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.07/20,330.25 = 8,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.07x = 20,330.25 × 8,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.07x = 171,677,373.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,677,373.01/14,732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,653.31

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