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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.76, 20,190.48 and 8,343.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.76, 20,190.48 and 8,343.48 is: 11,514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.76 : 20,190.48 = 8,343.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.76/20,190.48 = 8,343.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.76x = 20,190.48 × 8,343.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.76x = 168,458,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,458,866.07/14,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.02

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