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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.30, 20,166.96 and 8,241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.30, 20,166.96 and 8,241.04 is: 11,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.30 : 20,166.96 = 8,241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.30/20,166.96 = 8,241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.30x = 20,166.96 × 8,241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.30x = 166,196,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,196,724.04/14,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.20

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