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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.40, 20,226.74 and 8,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.40, 20,226.74 and 8,369.77 is: 11,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.40 : 20,226.74 = 8,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.40/20,226.74 = 8,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.40x = 20,226.74 × 8,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.40x = 169,293,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,293,161.65/14,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.01

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