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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.80, 20,271.51 and 8,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.80, 20,271.51 and 8,725.47 is: 12,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.80 : 20,271.51 = 8,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.80/20,271.51 = 8,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.80x = 20,271.51 × 8,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.80x = 176,878,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,878,452.36/14,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.27

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