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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.41, 20,179.43 and 8,252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.41, 20,179.43 and 8,252.21 is: 11,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.41 : 20,179.43 = 8,252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.41/20,179.43 = 8,252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.41x = 20,179.43 × 8,252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.41x = 166,524,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,524,751.88/14,626.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.21

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