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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.04, 20,230.16 and 8,693.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.04, 20,230.16 and 8,693.71 is: 11,992.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.04 : 20,230.16 = 8,693.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.04/20,230.16 = 8,693.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.04x = 20,230.16 × 8,693.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.04x = 175,875,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,875,043.14/14,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,992.00

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