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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.08, 20,605.82 and 8,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.08, 20,605.82 and 8,217.70 is: 11,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.08 : 20,605.82 = 8,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.08/20,605.82 = 8,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.08x = 20,605.82 × 8,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.08x = 169,332,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,332,400.64/14,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,340.18

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