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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.64, 20,224.26 and 8,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.64, 20,224.26 and 8,368.66 is: 11,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.64 : 20,224.26 = 8,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.64/20,224.26 = 8,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.64x = 20,224.26 × 8,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.64x = 169,249,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,249,955.69/14,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.82

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