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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.56, 20,207.40 and 8,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.56, 20,207.40 and 8,354.72 is: 11,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.56 : 20,207.40 = 8,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.56/20,207.40 = 8,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.56x = 20,207.40 × 8,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.56x = 168,827,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,827,168.93/14,643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.11

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