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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.67, 20,664.99 and 8,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.67, 20,664.99 and 8,260.72 is: 11,399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.67 : 20,664.99 = 8,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.67/20,664.99 = 8,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.67x = 20,664.99 × 8,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.67x = 170,707,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,707,644.53/14,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.76

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