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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.22, 20,088.96 and 8,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.22, 20,088.96 and 8,269.59 is: 11,412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.22 : 20,088.96 = 8,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.22/20,088.96 = 8,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.22x = 20,088.96 × 8,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.22x = 166,127,553.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,127,553.57/14,557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.04

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