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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.63, 20,221.79 and 8,364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.63, 20,221.79 and 8,364.87 is: 11,544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.63 : 20,221.79 = 8,364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.63/20,221.79 = 8,364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.63x = 20,221.79 × 8,364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.63x = 169,152,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,152,602.69/14,652.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,544.18

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