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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.07, 20,184.47 and 8,254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.07, 20,184.47 and 8,254.16 is: 11,389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.07 : 20,184.47 = 8,254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.07/20,184.47 = 8,254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.07x = 20,184.47 × 8,254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.07x = 166,605,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,605,844.90/14,628.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.46

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