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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.61, 20,232.40 and 8,290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.61, 20,232.40 and 8,290.58 is: 11,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.61 : 20,232.40 = 8,290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.61/20,232.40 = 8,290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.61x = 20,232.40 × 8,290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.61x = 167,738,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,738,330.79/14,664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.31

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