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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.07, 20,632.71 and 8,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.07, 20,632.71 and 8,236.38 is: 11,367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.07 : 20,632.71 = 8,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.07/20,632.71 = 8,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.07x = 20,632.71 × 8,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.07x = 169,938,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,938,839.99/14,950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.10

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