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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.86, 20,226.84 and 8,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.86, 20,226.84 and 8,994.74 is: 12,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.86 : 20,226.84 = 8,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.86/20,226.84 = 8,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.86x = 20,226.84 × 8,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.86x = 181,935,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,935,065.69/14,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,412.96

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