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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.15, 20,218.79 and 8,279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.15, 20,218.79 and 8,279.31 is: 11,424.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.15 : 20,218.79 = 8,279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.15/20,218.79 = 8,279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.15x = 20,218.79 × 8,279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.15x = 167,397,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,397,588.84/14,652.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.78

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