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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.28, 20,176.08 and 8,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.28, 20,176.08 and 8,248.32 is: 11,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.28 : 20,176.08 = 8,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.28/20,176.08 = 8,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.28x = 20,176.08 × 8,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.28x = 166,418,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,418,764.19/14,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.96

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