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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.84, 20,183.28 and 8,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.84, 20,183.28 and 8,338.08 is: 11,506.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.84 : 20,183.28 = 8,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.84/20,183.28 = 8,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.84x = 20,183.28 × 8,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.84x = 168,289,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,289,803.30/14,625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.33

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