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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.63, 20,248.97 and 8,302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.63, 20,248.97 and 8,302.61 is: 11,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.63 : 20,248.97 = 8,302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.63/20,248.97 = 8,302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.63x = 20,248.97 × 8,302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.63x = 168,119,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,119,300.81/14,676.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.90

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