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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.35, 20,180.70 and 8,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.35, 20,180.70 and 8,249.82 is: 11,385.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.35 : 20,180.70 = 8,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.35/20,180.70 = 8,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.35x = 20,180.70 × 8,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.35x = 166,487,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,487,142.47/14,623.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.02

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