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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.11, 20,231.71 and 8,290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.11, 20,231.71 and 8,290.08 is: 11,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.11 : 20,231.71 = 8,290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.11/20,231.71 = 8,290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.11x = 20,231.71 × 8,290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.11x = 167,722,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,722,452.99/14,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.62

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