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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,657.14, 20,227.08 and 8,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,657.14, 20,227.08 and 8,369.52 is: 11,550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,657.14 : 20,227.08 = 8,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,657.14/20,227.08 = 8,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,657.14x = 20,227.08 × 8,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,657.14x = 169,290,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,290,950.60/14,657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,550.07

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