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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.72, 20,110.68 and 8,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.72, 20,110.68 and 8,285.04 is: 11,434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.72 : 20,110.68 = 8,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.72/20,110.68 = 8,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.72x = 20,110.68 × 8,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.72x = 166,617,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,617,788.23/14,571.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,434.33

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