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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.44, 20,244.90 and 8,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.44, 20,244.90 and 8,381.68 is: 11,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.44 : 20,244.90 = 8,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.44/20,244.90 = 8,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.44x = 20,244.90 × 8,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.44x = 169,686,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,686,273.43/14,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,567.33

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