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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.26, 20,174.84 and 8,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.26, 20,174.84 and 8,332 is: 11,495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.26 : 20,174.84 = 8,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.26/20,174.84 = 8,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.26x = 20,174.84 × 8,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.26x = 168,096,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,096,766.88/14,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.16

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