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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,490.88, 19,997.60 and 8,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,490.88, 19,997.60 and 8,203.20 is: 11,320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,490.88 : 19,997.60 = 8,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,490.88/19,997.60 = 8,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,490.88x = 19,997.60 × 8,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,490.88x = 164,044,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,044,312.32/14,490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.52

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