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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.06, 20,183.95 and 8,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.06, 20,183.95 and 8,254 is: 11,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.06 : 20,183.95 = 8,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.06/20,183.95 = 8,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.06x = 20,183.95 × 8,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.06x = 166,598,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,598,323.30/14,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.51

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