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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.04, 20,421.88 and 8,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.04, 20,421.88 and 8,427.20 is: 11,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.04 : 20,421.88 = 8,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.04/20,421.88 = 8,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.04x = 20,421.88 × 8,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.04x = 172,099,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,099,267.14/14,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,629.08

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