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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.69, 20,270.40 and 7,974.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.69, 20,270.40 and 7,974.31 is: 11,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.69 : 20,270.40 = 7,974.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.69/20,270.40 = 7,974.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.69x = 20,270.40 × 7,974.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.69x = 161,642,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,642,453.42/14,688.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.55

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