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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.38, 20,197.17 and 8,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.38, 20,197.17 and 8,347.62 is: 11,519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.38 : 20,197.17 = 8,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.38/20,197.17 = 8,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.38x = 20,197.17 × 8,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.38x = 168,598,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,598,300.24/14,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,519.91

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