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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.51, 20,194.72 and 8,263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.51, 20,194.72 and 8,263.31 is: 11,400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.51 : 20,194.72 = 8,263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.51/20,194.72 = 8,263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.51x = 20,194.72 × 8,263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.51x = 166,875,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,875,110.09/14,637.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.51

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