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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,554.17, 20,084.76 and 8,266.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,554.17, 20,084.76 and 8,266.55 is: 11,407.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,554.17 : 20,084.76 = 8,266.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,554.17/20,084.76 = 8,266.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,554.17x = 20,084.76 × 8,266.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,554.17x = 166,031,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031,572.35/14,554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.84

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