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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.28, 20,260.34 and 8,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.28, 20,260.34 and 8,714.24 is: 12,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.28 : 20,260.34 = 8,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.28/20,260.34 = 8,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.28x = 20,260.34 × 8,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.28x = 176,553,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,553,465.24/14,679.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.39

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