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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.91, 20,626.73 and 8,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.91, 20,626.73 and 8,232.37 is: 11,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.91 : 20,626.73 = 8,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.91/20,626.73 = 8,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.91x = 20,626.73 × 8,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.91x = 169,806,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806,832.09/14,946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.66

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