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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,546.08, 20,073.68 and 8,258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,546.08, 20,073.68 and 8,258.48 is: 11,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,546.08 : 20,073.68 = 8,258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,546.08/20,073.68 = 8,258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,546.08x = 20,073.68 × 8,258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,546.08x = 165,778,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,778,084.81/14,546.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.75

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