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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.28, 20,145.66 and 8,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.28, 20,145.66 and 8,310.66 is: 11,468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.28 : 20,145.66 = 8,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.28/20,145.66 = 8,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.28x = 20,145.66 × 8,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.28x = 167,423,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,423,624.02/14,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.72

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