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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.73, 20,329.06 and 8,358.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.73, 20,329.06 and 8,358.91 is: 11,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.73 : 20,329.06 = 8,358.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.73/20,329.06 = 8,358.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.73x = 20,329.06 × 8,358.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.73x = 169,928,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,928,782.92/14,733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,533.32

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