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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,714.06, 20,303.28 and 8,660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,714.06, 20,303.28 and 8,660.70 is: 11,950.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,714.06 : 20,303.28 = 8,660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,714.06/20,303.28 = 8,660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,714.06x = 20,303.28 × 8,660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,714.06x = 175,840,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,840,617.10/14,714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,950.52

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