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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.88, 20,203.97 and 8,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.88, 20,203.97 and 8,267.38 is: 11,408.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.88 : 20,203.97 = 8,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.88/20,203.97 = 8,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.88x = 20,203.97 × 8,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.88x = 167,033,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,033,897.50/14,640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.73

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