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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.08, 20,219.90 and 8,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.08, 20,219.90 and 8,364.40 is: 11,543.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.08 : 20,219.90 = 8,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.08/20,219.90 = 8,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.08x = 20,219.90 × 8,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.08x = 169,127,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,127,331.56/14,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.68

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