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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.02, 20,648.52 and 8,674.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.02, 20,648.52 and 8,674.02 is: 11,968.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.02 : 20,648.52 = 8,674.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.02/20,648.52 = 8,674.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.02x = 20,648.52 × 8,674.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.02x = 179,105,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,105,675.45/14,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,968.29

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