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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.76, 20,182.29 and 8,337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.76, 20,182.29 and 8,337.54 is: 11,505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.76 : 20,182.29 = 8,337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.76/20,182.29 = 8,337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.76x = 20,182.29 × 8,337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.76x = 168,270,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,270,650.17/14,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,505.87

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