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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660, 20,232.08 and 8,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660, 20,232.08 and 8,037.28 is: 11,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660 : 20,232.08 = 8,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660/20,232.08 = 8,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660x = 20,232.08 × 8,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660x = 162,610,891.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,610,891.94/14,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.15

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