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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.38, 20,269.96 and 8,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.38, 20,269.96 and 8,064.38 is: 11,128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.38 : 20,269.96 = 8,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.38/20,269.96 = 8,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.38x = 20,269.96 × 8,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.38x = 163,464,538.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,464,538.51/14,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,128.84

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