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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.55, 20,270.30 and 7,974.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.55, 20,270.30 and 7,974.21 is: 11,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.55 : 20,270.30 = 7,974.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.55/20,270.30 = 7,974.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.55x = 20,270.30 × 7,974.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.55x = 161,639,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,639,560.31/14,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.46

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