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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.05, 20,006.63 and 8,210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.05, 20,006.63 and 8,210.47 is: 11,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.05 : 20,006.63 = 8,210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.05/20,006.63 = 8,210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.05x = 20,006.63 × 8,210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.05x = 164,263,755.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,263,755.91/14,498.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.06

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