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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.68, 20,036.73 and 8,233.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.68, 20,036.73 and 8,233.84 is: 11,360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.68 : 20,036.73 = 8,233.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.68/20,036.73 = 8,233.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.68x = 20,036.73 × 8,233.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.68x = 164,979,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,979,228.94/14,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.11

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