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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.68, 20,162.95 and 8,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.68, 20,162.95 and 8,322.92 is: 11,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.68 : 20,162.95 = 8,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.68/20,162.95 = 8,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.68x = 20,162.95 × 8,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.68x = 167,814,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814,498.19/14,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.75

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