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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,619.51, 20,169.68 and 8,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,619.51, 20,169.68 and 8,328.24 is: 11,489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,619.51 : 20,169.68 = 8,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,619.51/20,169.68 = 8,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,619.51x = 20,169.68 × 8,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,619.51x = 167,977,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,977,894.12/14,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,489.98

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