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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.34, 20,230.74 and 8,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.34, 20,230.74 and 8,992.26 is: 12,406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.34 : 20,230.74 = 8,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.34/20,230.74 = 8,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.34x = 20,230.74 × 8,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.34x = 181,920,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,920,074.07/14,663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.46

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