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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.97, 20,145.10 and 8,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.97, 20,145.10 and 8,225.40 is: 11,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.97 : 20,145.10 = 8,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.97/20,145.10 = 8,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.97x = 20,145.10 × 8,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.97x = 165,701,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,701,505.54/14,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,350.22

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