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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,645.31, 20,211.98 and 8,358.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,645.31, 20,211.98 and 8,358.63 is: 11,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645.31 : 20,211.98 = 8,358.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645.31/20,211.98 = 8,358.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645.31x = 20,211.98 × 8,358.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645.31x = 168,944,420.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,944,420.59/14,645.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,535.74

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