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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.56, 20,006.68 and 8,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.56, 20,006.68 and 8,211.12 is: 11,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.56 : 20,006.68 = 8,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.56/20,006.68 = 8,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.56x = 20,006.68 × 8,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.56x = 164,277,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,277,250.28/14,497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,331.37

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