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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.02, 20,161.73 and 8,641.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.02, 20,161.73 and 8,641.53 is: 11,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.02 : 20,161.73 = 8,641.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.02/20,161.73 = 8,641.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.02x = 20,161.73 × 8,641.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.02x = 174,228,151.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,228,151.44/14,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.43

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