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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.22, 20,235.88 and 8,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.22, 20,235.88 and 8,292.94 is: 11,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.22 : 20,235.88 = 8,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.22/20,235.88 = 8,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.22x = 20,235.88 × 8,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.22x = 167,814,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,814,938.69/14,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,442.28

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