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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.93, 20,250.17 and 8,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.93, 20,250.17 and 8,301.19 is: 11,454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.93 : 20,250.17 = 8,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.93/20,250.17 = 8,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.93x = 20,250.17 × 8,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.93x = 168,100,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,100,467.20/14,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.95

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