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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.42, 20,250.30 and 8,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.42, 20,250.30 and 8,710.06 is: 12,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.42 : 20,250.30 = 8,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.42/20,250.30 = 8,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.42x = 20,250.30 × 8,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.42x = 176,381,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,381,328.02/14,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.01

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