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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.44, 20,226.96 and 8,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.44, 20,226.96 and 8,368.68 is: 11,549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.44 : 20,226.96 = 8,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.44/20,226.96 = 8,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.44x = 20,226.96 × 8,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.44x = 169,272,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,272,955.61/14,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.39

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