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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.02, 20,649.90 and 8,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.02, 20,649.90 and 8,675.02 is: 11,969.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.02 : 20,649.90 = 8,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.02/20,649.90 = 8,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.02x = 20,649.90 × 8,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.02x = 179,138,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,138,295.50/14,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969.67

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