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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.26, 20,631.54 and 8,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.26, 20,631.54 and 8,664.04 is: 11,955.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.26 : 20,631.54 = 8,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.26/20,631.54 = 8,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.26x = 20,631.54 × 8,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.26x = 178,752,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,752,487.82/14,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,955.68

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