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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.66, 20,328.84 and 8,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.66, 20,328.84 and 8,766.90 is: 12,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.66 : 20,328.84 = 8,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.66/20,328.84 = 8,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.66x = 20,328.84 × 8,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.66x = 178,220,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220,907.40/14,730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.64

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