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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.55, 20,147.14 and 8,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.55, 20,147.14 and 8,226.71 is: 11,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.55 : 20,147.14 = 8,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.55/20,147.14 = 8,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.55x = 20,147.14 × 8,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.55x = 165,744,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,744,634.58/14,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,352.72

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