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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.18, 20,252.10 and 8,706.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.18, 20,252.10 and 8,706.10 is: 12,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.18 : 20,252.10 = 8,706.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.18/20,252.10 = 8,706.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.18x = 20,252.10 × 8,706.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.18x = 176,316,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,316,807.81/14,674.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.45

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