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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.54, 20,429.47 and 8,430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.54, 20,429.47 and 8,430.11 is: 11,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.54 : 20,429.47 = 8,430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.54/20,429.47 = 8,430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.54x = 20,429.47 × 8,430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.54x = 172,222,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,222,679.34/14,804.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,633.10

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