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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.24, 20,108.21 and 8,283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.24, 20,108.21 and 8,283.61 is: 11,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.24 : 20,108.21 = 8,283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.24/20,108.21 = 8,283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.24x = 20,108.21 × 8,283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.24x = 166,568,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,568,569.44/14,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.32

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