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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.70, 20,564.67 and 8,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.70, 20,564.67 and 8,187.46 is: 11,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.70 : 20,564.67 = 8,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.70/20,564.67 = 8,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.70x = 20,564.67 × 8,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.70x = 168,372,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,372,413.04/14,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,298.87

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