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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.61, 20,606.47 and 8,217.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.61, 20,606.47 and 8,217.61 is: 11,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.61 : 20,606.47 = 8,217.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.61/20,606.47 = 8,217.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.61x = 20,606.47 × 8,217.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.61x = 169,335,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,335,933.94/14,932.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,340.01

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