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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.12, 20,198.44 and 8,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.12, 20,198.44 and 8,262.96 is: 11,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.12 : 20,198.44 = 8,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.12/20,198.44 = 8,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.12x = 20,198.44 × 8,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.12x = 166,898,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,898,901.78/14,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.00

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