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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.74, 20,626.50 and 8,232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.74, 20,626.50 and 8,232.31 is: 11,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.74 : 20,626.50 = 8,232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.74/20,626.50 = 8,232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.74x = 20,626.50 × 8,232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.74x = 169,803,742.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,803,742.22/14,946.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.59

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