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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,649.81, 20,218.19 and 8,363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,649.81, 20,218.19 and 8,363.13 is: 11,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,649.81 : 20,218.19 = 8,363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,649.81/20,218.19 = 8,363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,649.81x = 20,218.19 × 8,363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,649.81x = 169,087,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,087,309.52/14,649.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.95

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