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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.70, 20,666.62 and 8,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.70, 20,666.62 and 8,261.62 is: 11,401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.70 : 20,666.62 = 8,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.70/20,666.62 = 8,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.70x = 20,666.62 × 8,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.70x = 170,739,761.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,739,761.12/14,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.12

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