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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.01, 20,185.41 and 8,339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.01, 20,185.41 and 8,339.79 is: 11,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.01 : 20,185.41 = 8,339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.01/20,185.41 = 8,339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.01x = 20,185.41 × 8,339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.01x = 168,342,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,342,080.46/14,627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.99

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