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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.36, 20,280.68 and 8,724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.36, 20,280.68 and 8,724.97 is: 12,044.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.36 : 20,280.68 = 8,724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.36/20,280.68 = 8,724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.36x = 20,280.68 × 8,724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.36x = 176,948,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,948,324.58/14,691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.38

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