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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.98, 20,585.88 and 8,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.98, 20,585.88 and 8,202.26 is: 11,319.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.98 : 20,585.88 = 8,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.98/20,585.88 = 8,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.98x = 20,585.88 × 8,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.98x = 168,850,740.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,850,740.09/14,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,319.36

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