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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.22, 20,100.33 and 8,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.22, 20,100.33 and 8,277.54 is: 11,423.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.22 : 20,100.33 = 8,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.22/20,100.33 = 8,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.22x = 20,100.33 × 8,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.22x = 166,381,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,381,285.59/14,564.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.98

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