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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.88, 20,232.36 and 8,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.88, 20,232.36 and 8,288.76 is: 11,437.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.88 : 20,232.36 = 8,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.88/20,232.36 = 8,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.88x = 20,232.36 × 8,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.88x = 167,701,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,701,252.14/14,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.91

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