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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.67, 20,279.86 and 8,322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.67, 20,279.86 and 8,322.08 is: 11,484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.67 : 20,279.86 = 8,322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.67/20,279.86 = 8,322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.67x = 20,279.86 × 8,322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.67x = 168,770,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,770,617.31/14,695.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.38

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