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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,685.66, 20,265.85 and 8,397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,685.66, 20,265.85 and 8,397.63 is: 11,588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,685.66 : 20,265.85 = 8,397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,685.66/20,265.85 = 8,397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,685.66x = 20,265.85 × 8,397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,685.66x = 170,185,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,185,109.94/14,685.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,588.52

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