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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,665.48, 20,240.95 and 8,699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,665.48, 20,240.95 and 8,699.22 is: 12,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,665.48 : 20,240.95 = 8,699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,665.48/20,240.95 = 8,699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,665.48x = 20,240.95 × 8,699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,665.48x = 176,080,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,080,477.06/14,665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.46

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