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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.63, 20,005.34 and 8,210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.63, 20,005.34 and 8,210.22 is: 11,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.63 : 20,005.34 = 8,210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.63/20,005.34 = 8,210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.63x = 20,005.34 × 8,210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.63x = 164,248,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,248,242.57/14,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.10

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