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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,602.76, 20,151.60 and 8,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,602.76, 20,151.60 and 8,315 is: 11,474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,602.76 : 20,151.60 = 8,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,602.76/20,151.60 = 8,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,602.76x = 20,151.60 × 8,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,602.76x = 167,560,554
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,560,554/14,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.58

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