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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.08, 20,159.88 and 8,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.08, 20,159.88 and 8,322.32 is: 11,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.08 : 20,159.88 = 8,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.08/20,159.88 = 8,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.08x = 20,159.88 × 8,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.08x = 167,776,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,776,972.52/14,610.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.65

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