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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.09, 20,329.38 and 8,444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.09, 20,329.38 and 8,444.25 is: 11,651.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.09 : 20,329.38 = 8,444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.09/20,329.38 = 8,444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.09x = 20,329.38 × 8,444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.09x = 171,666,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,666,367.07/14,733.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.76

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