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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.54, 20,021.84 and 8,220.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.54, 20,021.84 and 8,220.91 is: 11,344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.54 : 20,021.84 = 8,220.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.54/20,021.84 = 8,220.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.54x = 20,021.84 × 8,220.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.54x = 164,597,724.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,597,724.12/14,508.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,344.89

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