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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,682.84, 20,265.84 and 8,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,682.84, 20,265.84 and 8,398.92 is: 11,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,682.84 : 20,265.84 = 8,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,682.84/20,265.84 = 8,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,682.84x = 20,265.84 × 8,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,682.84x = 170,211,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,211,168.89/14,682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.52

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