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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.24, 20,151.22 and 8,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.24, 20,151.22 and 8,315.02 is: 11,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.24 : 20,151.22 = 8,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.24/20,151.22 = 8,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.24x = 20,151.22 × 8,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.24x = 167,557,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,557,797.32/14,602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.80

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