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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,650.26, 20,218.98 and 8,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,650.26, 20,218.98 and 8,362.63 is: 11,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,650.26 : 20,218.98 = 8,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,650.26/20,218.98 = 8,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,650.26x = 20,218.98 × 8,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,650.26x = 169,083,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,083,848.72/14,650.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.35

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