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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.09, 20,118.24 and 8,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.09, 20,118.24 and 8,291.25 is: 11,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.09 : 20,118.24 = 8,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.09/20,118.24 = 8,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.09x = 20,118.24 × 8,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.09x = 166,805,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,805,357.40/14,580.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.63

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