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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.53, 20,268.89 and 8,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.53, 20,268.89 and 8,714.12 is: 12,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.53 : 20,268.89 = 8,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.53/20,268.89 = 8,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.53x = 20,268.89 × 8,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.53x = 176,625,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,625,394.81/14,680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.27

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