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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.05, 20,177.22 and 8,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.05, 20,177.22 and 8,335.44 is: 11,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.05 : 20,177.22 = 8,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.05/20,177.22 = 8,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.05x = 20,177.22 × 8,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.05x = 168,186,006.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,186,006.68/14,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.43

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