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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.06, 20,333.72 and 8,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.06, 20,333.72 and 8,361.22 is: 11,539.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.06 : 20,333.72 = 8,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.06/20,333.72 = 8,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.06x = 20,333.72 × 8,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.06x = 170,014,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,014,706.34/14,733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,539.67

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