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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.63, 20,658.31 and 8,683.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.63, 20,658.31 and 8,683.36 is: 11,979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.63 : 20,658.31 = 8,683.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.63/20,658.31 = 8,683.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.63x = 20,658.31 × 8,683.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.63x = 179,383,542.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,383,542.72/14,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,979.16

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