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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.08, 20,228.08 and 8,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.08, 20,228.08 and 8,034.08 is: 11,086.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.08 : 20,228.08 = 8,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.08/20,228.08 = 8,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.08x = 20,228.08 × 8,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.08x = 162,514,012.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,514,012.97/14,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.99

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