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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,830.67, 20,466.20 and 8,116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,830.67, 20,466.20 and 8,116.17 is: 11,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,830.67 : 20,466.20 = 8,116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,830.67/20,466.20 = 8,116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,830.67x = 20,466.20 × 8,116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,830.67x = 166,107,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,107,178.74/14,830.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.25

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