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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,621.76, 20,179.08 and 8,334.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,621.76, 20,179.08 and 8,334.54 is: 11,502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,621.76 : 20,179.08 = 8,334.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,621.76/20,179.08 = 8,334.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,621.76x = 20,179.08 × 8,334.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,621.76x = 168,183,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,183,349.42/14,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,502.26

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