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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.33, 20,606.80 and 8,218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.33, 20,606.80 and 8,218.24 is: 11,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.33 : 20,606.80 = 8,218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.33/20,606.80 = 8,218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.33x = 20,606.80 × 8,218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.33x = 169,351,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,351,628.03/14,932.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.27

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