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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,745.51, 20,348.91 and 8,371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,745.51, 20,348.91 and 8,371.89 is: 11,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,745.51 : 20,348.91 = 8,371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,745.51/20,348.91 = 8,371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,745.51x = 20,348.91 × 8,371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,745.51x = 170,358,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,358,836.14/14,745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.27

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