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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.11, 20,243.84 and 8,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.11, 20,243.84 and 8,294.96 is: 11,448.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.11 : 20,243.84 = 8,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.11/20,243.84 = 8,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.11x = 20,243.84 × 8,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.11x = 167,921,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,921,852.18/14,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.09

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