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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,503.16, 20,017.58 and 8,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,503.16, 20,017.58 and 8,219 is: 11,344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,503.16 : 20,017.58 = 8,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,503.16/20,017.58 = 8,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,503.16x = 20,017.58 × 8,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,503.16x = 164,524,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524,490.02/14,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,344.04

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