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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.44, 20,250.73 and 8,300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.44, 20,250.73 and 8,300.89 is: 11,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.44 : 20,250.73 = 8,300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.44/20,250.73 = 8,300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.44x = 20,250.73 × 8,300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.44x = 168,099,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,099,173.72/14,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.24

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