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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.60, 20,231.13 and 8,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.60, 20,231.13 and 8,688.74 is: 11,990.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.60 : 20,231.13 = 8,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.60/20,231.13 = 8,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.60x = 20,231.13 × 8,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.60x = 175,782,927.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,782,927.32/14,660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.16

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