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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.08, 20,357.58 and 8,467.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.08, 20,357.58 and 8,467.48 is: 11,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.08 : 20,357.58 = 8,467.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.08/20,357.58 = 8,467.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.08x = 20,357.58 × 8,467.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.08x = 172,377,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,377,401.50/14,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,684.16

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