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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.16, 20,606.40 and 8,308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.16, 20,606.40 and 8,308.16 is: 11,465.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.16 : 20,606.40 = 8,308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.16/20,606.40 = 8,308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.16x = 20,606.40 × 8,308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.16x = 171,201,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,201,268.22/14,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.27

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