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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.07, 20,169.39 and 8,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.07, 20,169.39 and 8,241.97 is: 11,375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.07 : 20,169.39 = 8,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.07/20,169.39 = 8,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.07x = 20,169.39 × 8,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.07x = 166,235,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,235,365.24/14,614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.03

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