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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.56, 20,421.60 and 8,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.56, 20,421.60 and 8,423.84 is: 11,623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.56 : 20,421.60 = 8,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.56/20,421.60 = 8,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.56x = 20,421.60 × 8,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.56x = 172,028,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,028,290.94/14,799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.88

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