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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.18, 20,250.72 and 8,705.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.18, 20,250.72 and 8,705.10 is: 12,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.18 : 20,250.72 = 8,705.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.18/20,250.72 = 8,705.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.18x = 20,250.72 × 8,705.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.18x = 176,284,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,284,542.67/14,673.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.07

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