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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.74, 20,246.02 and 8,385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.74, 20,246.02 and 8,385.14 is: 11,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.74 : 20,246.02 = 8,385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.74/20,246.02 = 8,385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.74x = 20,246.02 × 8,385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.74x = 169,765,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,765,712.14/14,670.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,571.72

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