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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.06, 20,569.08 and 8,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.06, 20,569.08 and 8,191.24 is: 11,303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.06 : 20,569.08 = 8,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.06/20,569.08 = 8,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.06x = 20,569.08 × 8,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.06x = 168,486,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,486,270.86/14,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.96

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