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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.26, 20,333.61 and 8,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.26, 20,333.61 and 8,361.27 is: 11,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.26 : 20,333.61 = 8,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.26/20,333.61 = 8,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.26x = 20,333.61 × 8,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.26x = 170,014,803.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,014,803.28/14,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.74

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