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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,626.64, 20,183.03 and 8,252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,626.64, 20,183.03 and 8,252.86 is: 11,387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,626.64 : 20,183.03 = 8,252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,626.64/20,183.03 = 8,252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,626.64x = 20,183.03 × 8,252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,626.64x = 166,567,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,567,578.79/14,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,387.96

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