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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.91, 20,213.66 and 8,359.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.91, 20,213.66 and 8,359.97 is: 11,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.91 : 20,213.66 = 8,359.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.91/20,213.66 = 8,359.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.91x = 20,213.66 × 8,359.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.91x = 168,985,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,985,511.02/14,647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,536.50

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