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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.23, 20,326.99 and 8,357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.23, 20,326.99 and 8,357.41 is: 11,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.23 : 20,326.99 = 8,357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.23/20,326.99 = 8,357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.23x = 20,326.99 × 8,357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.23x = 169,880,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,880,989.50/14,732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,531.25

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