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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,742.63, 20,345.09 and 8,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,742.63, 20,345.09 and 8,369.06 is: 11,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,742.63 : 20,345.09 = 8,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,742.63/20,345.09 = 8,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,742.63x = 20,345.09 × 8,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,742.63x = 170,269,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,269,135.34/14,742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.44

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