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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,616.63, 20,170.95 and 8,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,616.63, 20,170.95 and 8,329 is: 11,494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,616.63 : 20,170.95 = 8,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,616.63/20,170.95 = 8,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,616.63x = 20,170.95 × 8,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,616.63x = 168,003,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,003,842.55/14,616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.02

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