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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.36, 20,089.44 and 8,269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.36, 20,089.44 and 8,269.76 is: 11,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.36 : 20,089.44 = 8,269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.36/20,089.44 = 8,269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.36x = 20,089.44 × 8,269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.36x = 166,134,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,134,847.33/14,557.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.43

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