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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664, 20,237.60 and 8,041.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664, 20,237.60 and 8,041.28 is: 11,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664 : 20,237.60 = 8,041.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664/20,237.60 = 8,041.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664x = 20,237.60 × 8,041.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664x = 162,736,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,736,208.13/14,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,097.67

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