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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.63, 20,626.10 and 8,232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.63, 20,626.10 and 8,232.89 is: 11,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.63 : 20,626.10 = 8,232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.63/20,626.10 = 8,232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.63x = 20,626.10 × 8,232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.63x = 169,812,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,812,412.43/14,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.25

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