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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.95, 20,278.81 and 8,406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.95, 20,278.81 and 8,406.11 is: 11,600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.95 : 20,278.81 = 8,406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.95/20,278.81 = 8,406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.95x = 20,278.81 × 8,406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.95x = 170,465,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,465,907.53/14,694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.31

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