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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.22, 20,241.38 and 8,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.22, 20,241.38 and 8,296.94 is: 11,447.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.22 : 20,241.38 = 8,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.22/20,241.38 = 8,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.22x = 20,241.38 × 8,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.22x = 167,941,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,941,515.38/14,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.78

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