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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,564.48, 20,098.97 and 8,276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,564.48, 20,098.97 and 8,276.86 is: 11,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,564.48 : 20,098.97 = 8,276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,564.48/20,098.97 = 8,276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,564.48x = 20,098.97 × 8,276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,564.48x = 166,356,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,356,360.83/14,564.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.06

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