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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.22, 20,093.10 and 8,272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.22, 20,093.10 and 8,272.59 is: 11,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.22 : 20,093.10 = 8,272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.22/20,093.10 = 8,272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.22x = 20,093.10 × 8,272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.22x = 166,221,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,221,978.13/14,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.18

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