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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.64, 20,277.04 and 8,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.64, 20,277.04 and 8,406.20 is: 11,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.64 : 20,277.04 = 8,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.64/20,277.04 = 8,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.64x = 20,277.04 × 8,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.64x = 170,452,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,452,853.65/14,692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.24

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