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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,834, 20,470.62 and 8,867

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,834, 20,470.62 and 8,867 is: 12,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,834 : 20,470.62 = 8,867 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,834/20,470.62 = 8,867/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,834x = 20,470.62 × 8,867
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,834x = 181,512,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,512,987.54/14,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.28

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