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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.79, 20,274.41 and 8,724.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.79, 20,274.41 and 8,724.68 is: 12,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.79 : 20,274.41 = 8,724.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.79/20,274.41 = 8,724.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.79x = 20,274.41 × 8,724.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.79x = 176,887,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,887,695.82/14,689.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.54

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