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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.62, 20,246.70 and 8,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.62, 20,246.70 and 8,704.60 is: 12,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.62 : 20,246.70 = 8,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.62/20,246.70 = 8,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.62x = 20,246.70 × 8,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.62x = 176,239,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,239,424.82/14,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,013.91

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