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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.34, 20,204.88 and 8,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.34, 20,204.88 and 8,673.96 is: 11,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.34 : 20,204.88 = 8,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.34/20,204.88 = 8,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.34x = 20,204.88 × 8,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.34x = 175,256,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,256,320.92/14,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.60

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