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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.01, 20,218.97 and 8,279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.01, 20,218.97 and 8,279.33 is: 11,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.01 : 20,218.97 = 8,279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.01/20,218.97 = 8,279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.01x = 20,218.97 × 8,279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.01x = 167,399,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,399,483.49/14,652.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.02

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