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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670, 20,244.60 and 8,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670, 20,244.60 and 8,046 is: 11,103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670 : 20,244.60 = 8,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670/20,244.60 = 8,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670x = 20,244.60 × 8,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670x = 162,888,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,888,051.60/14,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,103.48

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