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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.76, 20,649.04 and 8,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.76, 20,649.04 and 8,674.40 is: 11,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.76 : 20,649.04 = 8,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.76/20,649.04 = 8,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.76x = 20,649.04 × 8,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.76x = 179,118,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,118,032.58/14,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,971.72

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