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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.54, 20,417.31 and 8,421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.54, 20,417.31 and 8,421.65 is: 11,621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.54 : 20,417.31 = 8,421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.54/20,417.31 = 8,421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.54x = 20,417.31 × 8,421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.54x = 171,947,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,947,336.67/14,795.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,621.57

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