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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.28, 20,329.52 and 8,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.28, 20,329.52 and 8,764.76 is: 12,093.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.28 : 20,329.52 = 8,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.28/20,329.52 = 8,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.28x = 20,329.52 × 8,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.28x = 178,183,363.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,183,363.72/14,733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.94

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