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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.05, 20,347.26 and 8,370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.05, 20,347.26 and 8,370.92 is: 11,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.05 : 20,347.26 = 8,370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.05/20,347.26 = 8,370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.05x = 20,347.26 × 8,370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.05x = 170,325,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,325,305.16/14,744.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.14

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