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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.60, 20,236.92 and 8,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.60, 20,236.92 and 8,378 is: 11,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.60 : 20,236.92 = 8,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.60/20,236.92 = 8,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.60x = 20,236.92 × 8,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.60x = 169,544,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,544,915.76/14,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.30

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