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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.88, 20,279.20 and 8,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.88, 20,279.20 and 8,407.36 is: 11,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.88 : 20,279.20 = 8,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.88/20,279.20 = 8,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.88x = 20,279.20 × 8,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.88x = 170,494,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,494,534.91/14,694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.31

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