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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.66, 20,346.12 and 8,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.66, 20,346.12 and 8,369.24 is: 11,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.66 : 20,346.12 = 8,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.66/20,346.12 = 8,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.66x = 20,346.12 × 8,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.66x = 170,281,561.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,281,561.35/14,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,548.69

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