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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.44, 20,412.48 and 8,167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.44, 20,412.48 and 8,167.44 is: 11,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.44 : 20,412.48 = 8,167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.44/20,412.48 = 8,167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.44x = 20,412.48 × 8,167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.44x = 166,717,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,717,705.65/14,791.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.23

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