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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.06, 20,226.81 and 8,369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.06, 20,226.81 and 8,369.38 is: 11,550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.06 : 20,226.81 = 8,369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.06/20,226.81 = 8,369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.06x = 20,226.81 × 8,369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.06x = 169,285,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,285,859.08/14,656.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.57

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