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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.52, 20,145.96 and 8,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.52, 20,145.96 and 8,310.88 is: 11,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.52 : 20,145.96 = 8,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.52/20,145.96 = 8,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.52x = 20,145.96 × 8,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.52x = 167,430,656.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,430,656.04/14,598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.02

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