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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.16, 20,093.04 and 8,274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.16, 20,093.04 and 8,274.56 is: 11,418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.16 : 20,093.04 = 8,274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.16/20,093.04 = 8,274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.16x = 20,093.04 × 8,274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.16x = 166,261,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,261,065.06/14,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.90

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