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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.31, 20,577.84 and 8,197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.31, 20,577.84 and 8,197.22 is: 11,312.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.31 : 20,577.84 = 8,197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.31/20,577.84 = 8,197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.31x = 20,577.84 × 8,197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.31x = 168,681,081.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,681,081.60/14,911.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,312.29

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