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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.62, 20,507.40 and 8,490

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.62, 20,507.40 and 8,490 is: 11,713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.62 : 20,507.40 = 8,490 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.62/20,507.40 = 8,490/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.62x = 20,507.40 × 8,490
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.62x = 174,107,826
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,107,826/14,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,713.69

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