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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.69, 20,312.24 and 8,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.69, 20,312.24 and 8,004.60 is: 11,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.69 : 20,312.24 = 8,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.69/20,312.24 = 8,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.69x = 20,312.24 × 8,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.69x = 162,591,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,591,316.28/14,718.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.59

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