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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.91, 20,203.17 and 8,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.91, 20,203.17 and 8,671.62 is: 11,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.91 : 20,203.17 = 8,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.91/20,203.17 = 8,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.91x = 20,203.17 × 8,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.91x = 175,194,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,194,213.04/14,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.07

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