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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.03, 20,083.80 and 8,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.03, 20,083.80 and 8,266 is: 11,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.03 : 20,083.80 = 8,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.03/20,083.80 = 8,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.03x = 20,083.80 × 8,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.03x = 166,012,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,012,690.80/14,554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.65

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