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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,571.78, 20,109.18 and 8,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,571.78, 20,109.18 and 8,284.14 is: 11,432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,571.78 : 20,109.18 = 8,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,571.78/20,109.18 = 8,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,571.78x = 20,109.18 × 8,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,571.78x = 166,587,262.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,587,262.41/14,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.18

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