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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.16, 20,239.23 and 8,699.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.16, 20,239.23 and 8,699.32 is: 12,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.16 : 20,239.23 = 8,699.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.16/20,239.23 = 8,699.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.16x = 20,239.23 × 8,699.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.16x = 176,067,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,067,538.32/14,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.66

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