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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.96, 20,191.08 and 8,343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.96, 20,191.08 and 8,343.44 is: 11,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.96 : 20,191.08 = 8,343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.96/20,191.08 = 8,343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.96x = 20,191.08 × 8,343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.96x = 168,463,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,463,064.52/14,630.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,514.15

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