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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.34, 20,251.80 and 8,301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.34, 20,251.80 and 8,301.84 is: 11,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.34 : 20,251.80 = 8,301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.34/20,251.80 = 8,301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.34x = 20,251.80 × 8,301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.34x = 168,127,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,127,203.31/14,675.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.44

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