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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.74, 20,244.63 and 8,297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.74, 20,244.63 and 8,297.47 is: 11,450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.74 : 20,244.63 = 8,297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.74/20,244.63 = 8,297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.74x = 20,244.63 × 8,297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.74x = 167,979,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,979,210.09/14,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.73

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