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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.28, 20,356.48 and 8,463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.28, 20,356.48 and 8,463.16 is: 11,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.28 : 20,356.48 = 8,463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.28/20,356.48 = 8,463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.28x = 20,356.48 × 8,463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.28x = 172,280,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,280,147.28/14,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.00

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