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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.26, 20,180.36 and 8,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.26, 20,180.36 and 8,336 is: 11,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.26 : 20,180.36 = 8,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.26/20,180.36 = 8,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.26x = 20,180.36 × 8,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.26x = 168,223,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,223,480.96/14,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.68

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