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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.46, 20,240.01 and 8,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.46, 20,240.01 and 8,702.46 is: 12,007.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.46 : 20,240.01 = 8,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.46/20,240.01 = 8,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.46x = 20,240.01 × 8,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.46x = 176,137,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,137,877.42/14,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.11

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