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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.40, 20,002.38 and 8,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.40, 20,002.38 and 8,206.64 is: 11,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.40 : 20,002.38 = 8,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.40/20,002.38 = 8,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.40x = 20,002.38 × 8,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.40x = 164,152,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152,331.80/14,494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,325.22

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