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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.24, 20,006.66 and 8,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.24, 20,006.66 and 8,209.48 is: 11,329.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.24 : 20,006.66 = 8,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.24/20,006.66 = 8,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.24x = 20,006.66 × 8,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.24x = 164,244,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,244,275.14/14,497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.35

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