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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.98, 20,626.56 and 8,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.98, 20,626.56 and 8,233.22 is: 11,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.98 : 20,626.56 = 8,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.98/20,626.56 = 8,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.98x = 20,626.56 × 8,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.98x = 169,823,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,823,057.89/14,946.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,361.70

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