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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.94, 20,235.98 and 8,290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.94, 20,235.98 and 8,290.42 is: 11,440.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.94 : 20,235.98 = 8,290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.94/20,235.98 = 8,290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.94x = 20,235.98 × 8,290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.94x = 167,764,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,764,773.31/14,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.63

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