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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.61, 20,245.95 and 8,297.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.61, 20,245.95 and 8,297.46 is: 11,450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.61 : 20,245.95 = 8,297.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.61/20,245.95 = 8,297.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.61x = 20,245.95 × 8,297.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.61x = 167,989,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,989,960.29/14,670.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,450.78

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