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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.62, 20,270.71 and 7,974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.62, 20,270.71 and 7,974.69 is: 11,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.62 : 20,270.71 = 7,974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.62/20,270.71 = 7,974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.62x = 20,270.71 × 7,974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.62x = 161,652,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,652,562.28/14,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.29

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