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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.99, 20,091.29 and 8,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.99, 20,091.29 and 8,271.36 is: 11,414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.99 : 20,091.29 = 8,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.99/20,091.29 = 8,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.99x = 20,091.29 × 8,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.99x = 166,182,251.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,182,251.10/14,558.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.41

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