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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,667.34, 20,236.26 and 8,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,667.34, 20,236.26 and 8,996.26 is: 12,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,667.34 : 20,236.26 = 8,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,667.34/20,236.26 = 8,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,667.34x = 20,236.26 × 8,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,667.34x = 182,050,656.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,050,656.39/14,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.97

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