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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.66, 20,289.99 and 8,734.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.66, 20,289.99 and 8,734.34 is: 12,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.66 : 20,289.99 = 8,734.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.66/20,289.99 = 8,734.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.66x = 20,289.99 × 8,734.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.66x = 177,219,754.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,219,754.74/14,702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.59

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