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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.88, 20,169.93 and 8,328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.88, 20,169.93 and 8,328.25 is: 11,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.88 : 20,169.93 = 8,328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.88/20,169.93 = 8,328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.88x = 20,169.93 × 8,328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.88x = 167,980,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,980,219.52/14,615.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.99

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