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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.16, 20,167.99 and 8,326.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.16, 20,167.99 and 8,326.13 is: 11,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.16 : 20,167.99 = 8,326.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.16/20,167.99 = 8,326.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.16x = 20,167.99 × 8,326.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.16x = 167,921,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,921,184.92/14,614.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.31

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