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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.03, 20,141.60 and 8,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.03, 20,141.60 and 8,306.19 is: 11,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.03 : 20,141.60 = 8,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.03/20,141.60 = 8,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.03x = 20,141.60 × 8,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.03x = 167,299,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,299,914.97/14,595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.80

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