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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,580.91, 20,121.62 and 8,293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,580.91, 20,121.62 and 8,293.29 is: 11,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,580.91 : 20,121.62 = 8,293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,580.91/20,121.62 = 8,293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,580.91x = 20,121.62 × 8,293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,580.91x = 166,874,369.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,874,369.26/14,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.71

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