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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.26, 20,246.67 and 11,704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.26, 20,246.67 and 11,704.47 is: 16,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.26 : 20,246.67 = 11,704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.26/20,246.67 = 11,704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.26x = 20,246.67 × 11,704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.26x = 236,976,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,976,541.61/14,668.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,155.74

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