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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,646.54, 20,211.76 and 8,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,646.54, 20,211.76 and 8,358.60 is: 11,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,646.54 : 20,211.76 = 8,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,646.54/20,211.76 = 8,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,646.54x = 20,211.76 × 8,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,646.54x = 168,942,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,942,017.14/14,646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.60

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