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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.67, 20,181.51 and 8,335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.67, 20,181.51 and 8,335.83 is: 11,503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.67 : 20,181.51 = 8,335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.67/20,181.51 = 8,335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.67x = 20,181.51 × 8,335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.67x = 168,229,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,229,636.50/14,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,503.14

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