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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.98, 20,363.70 and 8,469.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.98, 20,363.70 and 8,469.14 is: 11,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.98 : 20,363.70 = 8,469.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.98/20,363.70 = 8,469.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.98x = 20,363.70 × 8,469.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.98x = 172,463,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,463,026.22/14,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,686.09

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