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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,636.54, 20,193.36 and 8,262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,636.54, 20,193.36 and 8,262.36 is: 11,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,636.54 : 20,193.36 = 8,262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,636.54/20,193.36 = 8,262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,636.54x = 20,193.36 × 8,262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,636.54x = 166,844,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,844,809.93/14,636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.20

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