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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.69, 20,163.72 and 8,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.69, 20,163.72 and 8,238.22 is: 11,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.69 : 20,163.72 = 8,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.69/20,163.72 = 8,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.69x = 20,163.72 × 8,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.69x = 166,113,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,113,238.95/14,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,368.52

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