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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,511.98, 20,026.77 and 8,224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,511.98, 20,026.77 and 8,224.22 is: 11,349.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,511.98 : 20,026.77 = 8,224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,511.98/20,026.77 = 8,224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,511.98x = 20,026.77 × 8,224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,511.98x = 164,704,562.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,704,562.37/14,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,349.56

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