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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,642.39, 20,201.58 and 8,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,642.39, 20,201.58 and 8,268.09 is: 11,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,642.39 : 20,201.58 = 8,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,642.39/20,201.58 = 8,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,642.39x = 20,201.58 × 8,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,642.39x = 167,028,481.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,028,481.58/14,642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.19

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