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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,685.52, 20,265.96 and 8,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,685.52, 20,265.96 and 8,398 is: 11,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,685.52 : 20,265.96 = 8,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,685.52/20,265.96 = 8,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,685.52x = 20,265.96 × 8,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,685.52x = 170,193,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,193,532.08/14,685.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,589.21

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