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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.27, 20,230.83 and 8,691.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.27, 20,230.83 and 8,691.84 is: 11,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.27 : 20,230.83 = 8,691.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.27/20,230.83 = 8,691.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.27x = 20,230.83 × 8,691.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.27x = 175,843,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,843,137.43/14,661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.72

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