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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.80, 20,332.06 and 8,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.80, 20,332.06 and 8,764.28 is: 12,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.80 : 20,332.06 = 8,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.80/20,332.06 = 8,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.80x = 20,332.06 × 8,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.80x = 178,195,866.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,195,866.82/14,734.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.54

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