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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.38, 20,208.26 and 8,183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.38, 20,208.26 and 8,183.59 is: 11,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.38 : 20,208.26 = 8,183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.38/20,208.26 = 8,183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.38x = 20,208.26 × 8,183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.38x = 165,376,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,376,203.46/14,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.81

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