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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.56, 20,169.54 and 8,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.56, 20,169.54 and 8,327.88 is: 11,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.56 : 20,169.54 = 8,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.56/20,169.54 = 8,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.56x = 20,169.54 × 8,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.56x = 167,969,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,969,508.78/14,614.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.30

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