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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,563.42, 20,097.66 and 8,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,563.42, 20,097.66 and 8,275.84 is: 11,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,563.42 : 20,097.66 = 8,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,563.42/20,097.66 = 8,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,563.42x = 20,097.66 × 8,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,563.42x = 166,325,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,325,018.53/14,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,420.74

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