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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.28, 20,268.90 and 8,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.28, 20,268.90 and 8,401.68 is: 11,594.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.28 : 20,268.90 = 8,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.28/20,268.90 = 8,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.28x = 20,268.90 × 8,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.28x = 170,292,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,292,811.75/14,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,594.58

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