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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,753.70, 20,360.97 and 8,465.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,753.70, 20,360.97 and 8,465.22 is: 11,682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,753.70 : 20,360.97 = 8,465.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,753.70/20,360.97 = 8,465.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,753.70x = 20,360.97 × 8,465.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,753.70x = 172,360,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,360,090.46/14,753.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,682.50

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