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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.62, 20,428.42 and 8,431.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.62, 20,428.42 and 8,431.21 is: 11,635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.62 : 20,428.42 = 8,431.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.62/20,428.42 = 8,431.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.62x = 20,428.42 × 8,431.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.62x = 172,236,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,236,176.73/14,802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.52

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