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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.91, 20,122.68 and 8,208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.91, 20,122.68 and 8,208.12 is: 11,327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.91 : 20,122.68 = 8,208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.91/20,122.68 = 8,208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.91x = 20,122.68 × 8,208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.91x = 165,169,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,169,372.16/14,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.78

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