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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.70, 20,665.23 and 8,260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.70, 20,665.23 and 8,260.61 is: 11,399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.70 : 20,665.23 = 8,260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.70/20,665.23 = 8,260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.70x = 20,665.23 × 8,260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.70x = 170,707,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,707,405.59/14,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.72

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