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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.58, 20,272.59 and 8,316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.58, 20,272.59 and 8,316.16 is: 11,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.58 : 20,272.59 = 8,316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.58/20,272.59 = 8,316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.58x = 20,272.59 × 8,316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.58x = 168,590,051.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,590,051.37/14,689.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,476.85

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