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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.80, 20,164.50 and 8,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.80, 20,164.50 and 8,324.04 is: 11,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.80 : 20,164.50 = 8,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.80/20,164.50 = 8,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.80x = 20,164.50 × 8,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.80x = 167,850,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,850,104.58/14,611.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.30

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