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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.67, 20,182.89 and 8,336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.67, 20,182.89 and 8,336.83 is: 11,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.67 : 20,182.89 = 8,336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.67/20,182.89 = 8,336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.67x = 20,182.89 × 8,336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.67x = 168,261,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,261,322.84/14,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.52

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