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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,645.76, 20,209.28 and 8,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,645.76, 20,209.28 and 8,356.48 is: 11,530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,645.76 : 20,209.28 = 8,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,645.76/20,209.28 = 8,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,645.76x = 20,209.28 × 8,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,645.76x = 168,878,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,878,444.13/14,645.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,530.88

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