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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.24, 20,163.30 and 8,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.24, 20,163.30 and 8,323.08 is: 11,486.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.24 : 20,163.30 = 8,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.24/20,163.30 = 8,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.24x = 20,163.30 × 8,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.24x = 167,820,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,820,758.96/14,610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.52

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