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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.37, 20,233.89 and 8,695.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.37, 20,233.89 and 8,695.35 is: 12,001.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.37 : 20,233.89 = 8,695.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.37/20,233.89 = 8,695.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.37x = 20,233.89 × 8,695.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.37x = 175,940,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,940,755.41/14,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.11

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