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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.48, 20,197.28 and 8,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.48, 20,197.28 and 8,667.04 is: 11,960.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.48 : 20,197.28 = 8,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.48/20,197.28 = 8,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.48x = 20,197.28 × 8,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.48x = 175,050,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,050,633.65/14,635.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.70

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