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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.68, 20,607.10 and 8,218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.68, 20,607.10 and 8,218.30 is: 11,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.68 : 20,607.10 = 8,218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.68/20,607.10 = 8,218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.68x = 20,607.10 × 8,218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.68x = 169,355,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,355,288.84/14,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,341.26

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