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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,553.88, 20,084.48 and 8,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,553.88, 20,084.48 and 8,266.38 is: 11,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,553.88 : 20,084.48 = 8,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,553.88/20,084.48 = 8,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,553.88x = 20,084.48 × 8,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,553.88x = 166,025,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,025,943.78/14,553.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.68

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