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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.68, 20,264.04 and 8,718.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.68, 20,264.04 and 8,718.48 is: 12,031.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.68 : 20,264.04 = 8,718.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.68/20,264.04 = 8,718.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.68x = 20,264.04 × 8,718.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.68x = 176,671,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,671,627.46/14,683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.84

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