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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.66, 20,571.30 and 8,192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.66, 20,571.30 and 8,192.42 is: 11,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.66 : 20,571.30 = 8,192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.66/20,571.30 = 8,192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.66x = 20,571.30 × 8,192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.66x = 168,528,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,528,729.55/14,906.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,305.60

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