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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,505.63, 20,016.68 and 8,217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,505.63, 20,016.68 and 8,217.87 is: 11,340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,505.63 : 20,016.68 = 8,217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,505.63/20,016.68 = 8,217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,505.63x = 20,016.68 × 8,217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,505.63x = 164,494,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,494,474.07/14,505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,340.04

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