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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.62, 20,244.87 and 8,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.62, 20,244.87 and 8,299.08 is: 11,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.62 : 20,244.87 = 8,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.62/20,244.87 = 8,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.62x = 20,244.87 × 8,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.62x = 168,013,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,013,795.72/14,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.62

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