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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.52, 20,388.90 and 8,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.52, 20,388.90 and 8,486.68 is: 11,710.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.52 : 20,388.90 = 8,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.52/20,388.90 = 8,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.52x = 20,388.90 × 8,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.52x = 173,034,069.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,034,069.85/14,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.86

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