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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.92, 20,232.21 and 8,373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.92, 20,232.21 and 8,373.25 is: 11,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.92 : 20,232.21 = 8,373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.92/20,232.21 = 8,373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.92x = 20,232.21 × 8,373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.92x = 169,409,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,409,352.38/14,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.17

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