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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.58, 20,046.09 and 8,238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.58, 20,046.09 and 8,238.82 is: 11,369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.58 : 20,046.09 = 8,238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.58/20,046.09 = 8,238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.58x = 20,046.09 × 8,238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.58x = 165,156,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,156,127.21/14,526.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.24

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