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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,610.78, 20,163.36 and 8,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,610.78, 20,163.36 and 8,323.56 is: 11,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,610.78 : 20,163.36 = 8,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,610.78/20,163.36 = 8,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,610.78x = 20,163.36 × 8,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,610.78x = 167,830,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,830,936.76/14,610.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.79

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