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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.08, 20,625.72 and 8,231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.08, 20,625.72 and 8,231.94 is: 11,360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.08 : 20,625.72 = 8,231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.08/20,625.72 = 8,231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.08x = 20,625.72 × 8,231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.08x = 169,789,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,789,733.26/14,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.15

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