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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.78, 20,270.63 and 7,974.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.78, 20,270.63 and 7,974.46 is: 11,004.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.78 : 20,270.63 = 7,974.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.78/20,270.63 = 7,974.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.78x = 20,270.63 × 7,974.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.78x = 161,647,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,647,328.11/14,688.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.82

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