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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.08, 20,223.94 and 8,367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.08, 20,223.94 and 8,367.46 is: 11,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.08 : 20,223.94 = 8,367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.08/20,223.94 = 8,367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.08x = 20,223.94 × 8,367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.08x = 169,223,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,223,008.99/14,655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.05

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