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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.44, 20,246.28 and 8,382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.44, 20,246.28 and 8,382.68 is: 11,568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.44 : 20,246.28 = 8,382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.44/20,246.28 = 8,382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.44x = 20,246.28 × 8,382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.44x = 169,718,086.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718,086.43/14,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,568.71

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