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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.69, 20,156.94 and 8,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.69, 20,156.94 and 8,233.20 is: 11,361.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.69 : 20,156.94 = 8,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.69/20,156.94 = 8,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.69x = 20,156.94 × 8,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.69x = 165,956,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,956,118.41/14,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.66

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