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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.67, 20,431.65 and 8,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.67, 20,431.65 and 8,433.26 is: 11,638.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.67 : 20,431.65 = 8,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.67/20,431.65 = 8,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.67x = 20,431.65 × 8,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.67x = 172,305,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,305,272.35/14,804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,638.58

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