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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.54, 20,090.77 and 8,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.54, 20,090.77 and 8,270.91 is: 11,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.54 : 20,090.77 = 8,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.54/20,090.77 = 8,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.54x = 20,090.77 × 8,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.54x = 166,168,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,168,960.84/14,558.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.85

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