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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.62, 20,609.31 and 8,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.62, 20,609.31 and 8,220.24 is: 11,343.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.62 : 20,609.31 = 8,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.62/20,609.31 = 8,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.62x = 20,609.31 × 8,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.62x = 169,413,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,413,474.43/14,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.68

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