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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.17, 20,179.44 and 8,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.17, 20,179.44 and 8,334.33 is: 11,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.17 : 20,179.44 = 8,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.17/20,179.44 = 8,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.17x = 20,179.44 × 8,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.17x = 168,182,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,182,112.18/14,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.07

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