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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.31, 20,266.97 and 8,400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.31, 20,266.97 and 8,400.09 is: 11,591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.31 : 20,266.97 = 8,400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.31/20,266.97 = 8,400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.31x = 20,266.97 × 8,400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.31x = 170,244,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,244,330.03/14,687.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,591.25

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