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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.68, 20,357.16 and 8,465.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.68, 20,357.16 and 8,465.04 is: 11,681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.68 : 20,357.16 = 8,465.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.68/20,357.16 = 8,465.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.68x = 20,357.16 × 8,465.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.68x = 172,324,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,324,173.69/14,751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,681.66

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