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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.87, 20,186.95 and 8,257.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.87, 20,186.95 and 8,257.67 is: 11,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.87 : 20,186.95 = 8,257.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.87/20,186.95 = 8,257.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.87x = 20,186.95 × 8,257.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.87x = 166,697,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,697,174.56/14,631.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.75

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