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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.52, 20,218.82 and 8,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.52, 20,218.82 and 8,363.76 is: 11,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.52 : 20,218.82 = 8,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.52/20,218.82 = 8,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.52x = 20,218.82 × 8,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.52x = 169,105,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,105,357.96/14,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,541.83

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