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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.51, 20,242.86 and 8,698.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.51, 20,242.86 and 8,698.00 is: 12,003.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.51 : 20,242.86 = 8,698.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.51/20,242.86 = 8,698.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.51x = 20,242.86 × 8,698.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.51x = 176,072,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,072,295.07/14,668.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.42

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