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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744, 20,346.72 and 8,456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744, 20,346.72 and 8,456.78 is: 11,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744 : 20,346.72 = 8,456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744/20,346.72 = 8,456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744x = 20,346.72 × 8,456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744x = 172,067,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,067,734.76/14,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.36

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