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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.50, 20,147.34 and 8,311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.50, 20,147.34 and 8,311.88 is: 11,470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.50 : 20,147.34 = 8,311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.50/20,147.34 = 8,311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.50x = 20,147.34 × 8,311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.50x = 167,462,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,462,171.66/14,599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.40

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