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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.54, 20,230.93 and 8,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.54, 20,230.93 and 8,289.52 is: 11,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.54 : 20,230.93 = 8,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.54/20,230.93 = 8,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.54x = 20,230.93 × 8,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.54x = 167,704,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,704,658.64/14,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.84

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