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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.59, 20,005.70 and 8,208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.59, 20,005.70 and 8,208.96 is: 11,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.59 : 20,005.70 = 8,208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.59/20,005.70 = 8,208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.59x = 20,005.70 × 8,208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.59x = 164,225,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,225,950.03/14,496.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,328.60

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