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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.54, 20,297.61 and 8,334.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.54, 20,297.61 and 8,334.65 is: 11,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.54 : 20,297.61 = 8,334.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.54/20,297.61 = 8,334.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.54x = 20,297.61 × 8,334.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.54x = 169,173,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,173,373.70/14,708.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.71

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