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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.40, 20,270.08 and 7,974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.40, 20,270.08 and 7,974.14 is: 11,004.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.40 : 20,270.08 = 7,974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.40/20,270.08 = 7,974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.40x = 20,270.08 × 7,974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.40x = 161,636,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,636,455.73/14,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.36

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