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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.42, 20,105.94 and 8,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.42, 20,105.94 and 8,281.84 is: 11,429.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.42 : 20,105.94 = 8,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.42/20,105.94 = 8,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.42x = 20,105.94 × 8,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.42x = 166,514,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,514,178.13/14,569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.02

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