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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.64, 20,202.28 and 8,266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.64, 20,202.28 and 8,266.48 is: 11,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.64 : 20,202.28 = 8,266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.64/20,202.28 = 8,266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.64x = 20,202.28 × 8,266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.64x = 167,001,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,001,743.57/14,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.50

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