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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.73, 20,333.97 and 8,767.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.73, 20,333.97 and 8,767.89 is: 12,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.73 : 20,333.97 = 8,767.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.73/20,333.97 = 8,767.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.73x = 20,333.97 × 8,767.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.73x = 178,286,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,286,012.22/14,732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,101.36

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