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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.37, 20,163.64 and 8,238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.37, 20,163.64 and 8,238.65 is: 11,369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.37 : 20,163.64 = 8,238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.37/20,163.64 = 8,238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.37x = 20,163.64 × 8,238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.37x = 166,121,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,121,172.69/14,611.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.31

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