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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.42, 20,217.75 and 8,278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.42, 20,217.75 and 8,278.56 is: 11,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.42 : 20,217.75 = 8,278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.42/20,217.75 = 8,278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.42x = 20,217.75 × 8,278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.42x = 167,373,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,373,856.44/14,651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.73

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