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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,506.08, 20,017.44 and 8,219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,506.08, 20,017.44 and 8,219.04 is: 11,341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,506.08 : 20,017.44 = 8,219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,506.08/20,017.44 = 8,219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,506.08x = 20,017.44 × 8,219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,506.08x = 164,524,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,524,140.06/14,506.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.74

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