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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.01, 20,606.19 and 8,218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.01, 20,606.19 and 8,218.13 is: 11,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.01 : 20,606.19 = 8,218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.01/20,606.19 = 8,218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.01x = 20,606.19 × 8,218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.01x = 169,344,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,344,245.19/14,932.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.02

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