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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.23, 20,471.58 and 8,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.23, 20,471.58 and 8,462.09 is: 11,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.23 : 20,471.58 = 8,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.23/20,471.58 = 8,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.23x = 20,471.58 × 8,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.23x = 173,232,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,232,403.58/14,835.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,677.10

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