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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,637.66, 20,200.23 and 8,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,637.66, 20,200.23 and 8,265.54 is: 11,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,637.66 : 20,200.23 = 8,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,637.66/20,200.23 = 8,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,637.66x = 20,200.23 × 8,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,637.66x = 166,965,809.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965,809.07/14,637.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.59

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