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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.33, 20,110.28 and 8,282.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.33, 20,110.28 and 8,282.49 is: 11,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.33 : 20,110.28 = 8,282.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.33/20,110.28 = 8,282.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.33x = 20,110.28 × 8,282.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.33x = 166,563,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,563,151.58/14,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.88

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