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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,562.96, 20,094.30 and 8,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,562.96, 20,094.30 and 8,274.12 is: 11,416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562.96 : 20,094.30 = 8,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562.96/20,094.30 = 8,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562.96x = 20,094.30 × 8,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562.96x = 166,262,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,262,649.52/14,562.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.82

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