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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.10, 20,185.88 and 8,253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.10, 20,185.88 and 8,253.57 is: 11,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.10 : 20,185.88 = 8,253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.10/20,185.88 = 8,253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.10x = 20,185.88 × 8,253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.10x = 166,605,573.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,605,573.59/14,627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,390.20

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